AUSTIN, Texas — A strong cold front moved into the Austin area Saturday night, bringing a significant drop in temperatures. In response to the forecast, the City of Austin has activated its Cold Weather Shelter Plan Saturday night and again on Sunday night.
The City, in partnership with Travis County, the Salvation Army, Front Steps, Capital Metro and other local service providers, activates the plan when temperatures are predicted to be at or below freezing.
The City doesn't publish the location of cold weather shelters, so individuals in need of assistance should report to the One Texas Center building, located at 505 Barton Springs Road, between 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Individuals seeking overnight shelter will be transported by CapMetro buses to the offsite cold weather shelter locations.
Social distancing, masking and other COVID-19 protocols will be in place at the shelter locations. Those seeking shelter will be required to undergo a health screening before being transported to a shelter location.
For more information, visit austintexas.gov/hsem or follow the City and the City's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) on Twitter.
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