The City of Austin opened overnight Cold Weather Shelters on Sunday night as frigid air moved into the area. Those shelters will continue to be made available each night through at least Thursday, Jan. 9.
Registration for shelter will occur each day between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road.
While Cold Weather Shelters are primarily accessed by people the homeless, they are also available to anyone else needing a warm place to spend the night. I
The city has provided guidance for those looking to stay in a shelter this week:
•Guests can bring their belongings as long as they can transport them to the OTC and onto a CapMetro Bus.
•Pets are allowed if they are not aggressive, can be around others, on a leash, and can sleep with their owners. If a pet needs a crate for the evening at the shelter, guests should inform staff at the OTC when registering.
•Meals will be provided.
•Women and couples can be at the same shelter but in a separate area, as capacity allows.
•Hotel vouchers will be provided to families with children and unaccompanied minors seeking shelter during activation periods.
For more information, call 512-972-5055.
