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Cold Weather Shelters are activated on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Cold Weather Shelters are activated if the overnight weather meets the activation criteria:

  • 35 degrees or colder overnight  

The City uses the National Weather Service weather report at Camp Mabry as the official location for assessing temperatures due to its central location and proximity to Downtown.

  • Individuals can get information about access and activation by calling the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at 512-972-5055.  
  • Cold Weather Shelters plan activates, shelter registration takes place between 6:00-8:00 p.m. at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road.  
  • CapMetro transports registered individuals from the OTC to a Cold Weather Shelter.  
  • While Cold Weather Shelters are primarily accessed by people experiencing homelessness, they are available to anyone in need of a warm place to spend the night.
Support for Families with Children 

Families with children, as well as unaccompanied minors, seeking refuge during Cold Weather Shelter activation periods will be provided with coordination for an overnight stay. This will ensure families have access to safe, comfortable accommodations during shelter activation. The vouchers will cover the cost of lodging for a designated period, with extensions available as needed based on availability.

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Warming Centers 

All Parks and Library facilities can serve as a Warming Center during normal operating hours. Service animals are permitted in City facilities. Check hours of operation before arriving. Please monitor local news for up-to-date weather information and visit ReadyCentralTexas.org on how to be prepared for winter weather.  

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= Library Warming Center facilities with normal operating hours

= Parks Warming Center facilities with extended operating hours

= Library Warming Center facilities with extended operating hours

= Site temporarily closed or unavailable as Warming Center

 

County Facilities:

Travis County Community Centers will serve as Cooling Centers during normal operating hours. Check hours and operations before arriving. 

County Cooling Center Locations

For information on recognizing signs of heat related illness, and for heat safety tips, visit https://austintexas.gov/heataware. 

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The best way to protect yourself during a major emergency is to have a safety plan, supplies, and access to critical information long before it happens. Visit ReadyCentralTexas.org to sign up for emergency alerts, and learn what you can do today to help yourself survive and recover more quickly from disasters in the future.

State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry

Sign up for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR). Register for STEAR if you, a family member or friend have a medical condition, mobility needs, or communication needs that require additional assistance during an emergency event.

Download Ready Central Texas App

The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Travis County Office of Emergency Management have partnered to deploy an emergency preparedness mobile app.

The Ready Central Texas app provides:

  • News updates and warnings
  • Preparedness resources
  • Emergency plan checklists to help make sure you have what you need

The app is available on Android and iOS devices and is free to download and use.

Updated 8:46 a.m. 12/14/25