Preparing for a Winter Storm
We will use this page to post and share information about upcoming winter weather and resources for people experiencing homelessness as it becomes available.
As lead agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), CFTH is working with local governmental entities to advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness to ensure their needs are being considered as winter weather affects our region.
We will make frequent updates as we receive information. Please check back often for the latest information.
Last updated 01/21/2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Weather Information
The National Weather Service has advised there is a winter storm watch for the Houston area Saturday to Sunday afternoon.
For the latest forecast, visit https://www.weather.gov/hgx/
City of Houston
As colder temperatures arrive in Houston this week, the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is prepared to respond to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. OEM is working in close collaboration with all city departments and partner agencies to provide support and resources for the community during the expected winter storm.
Check back for information about overnight warming centers.
Additional Resources
- Houston Food Bank - Severe Weather Resources and Information
- Texas Health and Human Services - 2-1-1 Texas
Local Emergency Management Authorities
For information about whether local jurisdictions will be opening warming centers.
| Jurisdiction | Website | Twitter (for latest updates) |
|---|---|---|
| City of Houston | https://www.houstonoem.org/ | https://twitter.com/HoustonOEM |
| City of Pasadena | https://www.pasadenatx.gov/185/Emergency-Management | https://twitter.com/pasadenatxgov |
| Harris County | https://www.readyharris.org/ | https://twitter.com/readyharris |
| Montgomery County | https://mctxoem.org/ | https://twitter.com/MCOEM |
| Fort Bend County | https://fbcoem.org/ | https://twitter.com/fbcoem |
Winter Weather Q&A
What is the homeless response system doing to prepare for the upcoming winter weather?
- CFTH is working with local government agencies, including the City of Houston and Harris County, as well as partner agencies of The Way Home Continuum of Care to ensure that people living unsheltered (on the streets) are informed about and protected from upcoming winter weather.
- Outreach teams — the front-line staff who interact with people living unsheltered (i.e., on the streets or in encampments) — will be spreading the word that we are likely to be hit by winter weather this weekend and will be handing out cold weather supplies and offering rides to shelter/warming centers when possible.
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