AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin has activated its Cold Weather Shelter Plan on Jan. 20 as temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing overnight.
People in need of shelter are asked to go to One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. From there, individuals seeking shelter will be taken by CapMetro buses to the cold weather shelter locations.
Temperatures are expected to reach around 33 degrees overnight. The Homeless Strategy Office activates cold weather shelters if the forecast is predicted to be 32 degrees or colder overnight, 35 degrees or colder overnight with precipitation, or 35 degrees or colder overnight with wind chill of 32 or colder.
While Cold Weather Shelters are primarily accessed by people experiencing homelessness, they are available to anyone needing a warm place to spend the night. People can get information about access and activation by calling the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at 512-972-5055.
For more information, visit austintexas.gov/hsem or follow the City and the City's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) on X. Information is also available by calling 512-305-4233.
Guidance for Cold Weather Shelter guests is available on the City of Austin website.