AUSTIN, Texas – Officials say a person was found dead in North Austin, reportedly due to the winter weather conditions.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The person was found at around 6 a.m. near 38th 1\/2 St. and I-35 near a gas station.<\/p>\n
The Austin Police Department says nothing suspicious was found.<\/p>\n
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says it’s believed that the person died from hypothermia.<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
Mayor Watson says this is a reminder that people should use the warming and cold shelters that have been opened in the area.<\/p>\n
List of warming shelters Travis County Austin <\/p>\n
Overnight shelter<\/p>\n
Due to cold overnight temperatures, the City of Austin will open its cold weather shelters from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25.<\/p>\n
According to the city, those who need shelter will need to go to One Texas Center, at 505 Barton Springs Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, and between 2\u20138 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25, to register for overnight shelter.<\/p>\n
CapMetro bus routes to the OTC are lines: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 801. Anyone seeking a cold weather shelter who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.<\/p>\n
You can also call the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at (512) 972-5055.<\/p>\n
Warming centers<\/p>\n
The Austin Public Library is also opening three branches from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for people seeking warmth during the day on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.<\/p>\n
Those branches are: \u00a0<\/p>\n
Central Library \u2013 710 W Cesar Chavez StTerrazas Branch Library \u2013 1105 E Cesar Chavez StLittle Walnut Branch Library \u2013 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Williamson County Georgetown <\/p>\n
Helping Hands of Georgetown is activating a warming center at the Getsemani Community Center, 412 E. 19th St.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The warming center will be activated from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. The center will open from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m. the following morning.<\/p>\n
Pets are welcome. The animals must stay in a closed crate while indoors and the owners are responsible for their care. Crates, food, and sanitary bags will be available if needed.<\/p>\n
Taylor <\/p>\n
St. James Episcopal Church and the Taylor Center for Assistance & Navigation (TaylorCAN) will open for a 24-hour cold weather shelter starting on Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The shelter will open at 7 p.m. and will remain open until Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
Sleeping spaces, electrical outlets for charging devices, and hot food and snacks will be provided.<\/p>\n
If you have questions, call or text TCAN at 737-306-4574.<\/p>\n
For volunteers: If you can assist with shelter supervision, contact Terry Pierce at 512-826-6278 by text or phone.<\/p>\n
If you would like to donate items to the church, you can between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. starting Friday. If no one is present, leave them on the porch at 614 Davis.<\/p>\n
The following items will be accepted:<\/p>\n
Waterproof winter glovesSoft fruit \u2014 bananas, grapes, etcSoft breakfast bars or protein snacksSugar packetsPeanut butter and jelly in plastic containers for distributionLoaves of bread – white or whole grain. <\/p>\n
The church said they can’t receive perishable or home-prepared food.<\/p>\n
Bastrop County Elgin <\/p>\n
A warming center has been set up at Elgin Open Door Ministries, 108 Depot Street. It will open beginning on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Bexar County San Antonio <\/p>\n
Resilience hubs<\/p>\n
The city will open six overnight Resilience Hubs starting Saturday, Jan. 25, through Monday, Jan. 26. The hubs will open at noon on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The list of the six locations is listed below:<\/p>\n
Copernicus Community Center – 5003 Lord Road, 78220Garza Community Center – 1450 Mira Vista, 78228Miller\u2019s Pond Community Center – 6175 Old Pearsall Road, 78242Normoyle Community Center – 700 Culberson, 78225Northeast Senior Center – 4135 Thousand Oaks, 78217Southside Lions Senior Center – 3303 Pecan Valley Drive, 78210 <\/p>\n
All locations will provide basic needs and supplies. You can also access power, device charging, and free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n
If you come to the hubs, you will need to bring clothes, supplies, and medicine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kennels will also be available for pets in a separate area.<\/p>\n
City libraries, community centers, and senior centers will also serve as places to stay warm during their regular hours of operation.<\/p>\n
For hours and locations, visit the City\u2019s map of places to stay warm at SA.gov\/ColdWeather or call 3-1-1 (210-207-6000) from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n
Overnight shelters<\/p>\n
The city will operate additional temporary overnight shelter space at the following locations:<\/p>\n
City of San Antonio Bode Community Center – 901 Rigsby Ave, 78210Communities Under the Bridge (CUB) – 724 Chestnut St., 78202Corazon San Antonio – 504 Ave E, 78215New Direction Church – 1139 Gembler, 78219 (for everyone) & 1802 Guadalupe, 78207 (for females only) <\/p>\n
Pets are welcome at all shelter locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Burnet County Burnet <\/p>\n
The Ark of Highland Lakes will open a warming center starting on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n
In Burnet, the warming center is at First Methodist Church at 301 E. Graves St.<\/p>\n
Marble Falls <\/p>\n
The Ark of Highland Lakes will open a warming center starting on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n
In Marble Falls, the warming center is at St. John\u2019s Catholic Church at 105 FM 1431.<\/p>\n
Caldwell County Lockhart <\/p>\n
The American Legion at 1501 N Colorado Street, will open starting Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. The center will be open until it is no longer needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are some overnight accommodations available. The Red Cross will also be on site.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also, the Calvary Chapel, at 204 N Main Street, will open starting Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some overnight accommodations are available.<\/p>\n
For more information, you can call 512-787-3144.<\/p>\n
Comal County New Braunfels <\/p>\n
The City of New Braunfels has activated several warming centers and one overnight shelter ahead of the winter storm.<\/p>\n
The warming centers are listed below:<\/p>\n
Warming Center: Westside Community CenterAddress: 2932 South I-35 Frontage RoadOperational: Sat., Sun., & Mon. from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Contact: 830-221-4630Address: 2932 South I-35 Frontage RoadOperational: Sat., Sun., & Mon. from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Contact: 830-221-4630Warming Center: Crisis Center of Comal CountyAddress: 655 Landa StreetOperational: Mon. \u2013 Wed. from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Contact: 830-620-7520Address: 655 Landa StreetOperational: Mon. \u2013 Wed. from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.Contact: 830-620-7520Warming Center: Gruene United Methodist ChurchAddress: 2629 E. Common St.Operational: Sat. 9 a.m. until 3:30pm & Sun. 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.Contact: 830-625-7200Address: 2629 E. Common St.Operational: Sat. 9 a.m. until 3:30pm & Sun. 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.Contact: 830-625-7200 <\/p>\n
The warming shelter is listed below:<\/p>\n
Shelter: NB Housing Partners – First Footing ShelterAddress: 4120 Loop 337Operational: Fri. \u2013 Tue. from 5 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.Contact: 830-272-5020 ext. 1Address: 4120 Loop 337Operational: Fri. \u2013 Tue. from 5 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.Contact: 830-272-5020 ext. 1 Gillespie County Fredericksburg <\/p>\n
The City of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, and the American Red Cross will open an emergency shelter on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 a.m. at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 Llano St.<\/p>\n
The shelter will operate 24\/7 through the storm and provide meals, cots, and a safe place for anyone affected by the winter weather.<\/p>\n
Hays County San Marcos <\/p>\n
A winter shelter at the Southside Community Center, at 518 S. Guadalupe Street, will be open starting Jan. 24.<\/p>\n
The overnight shelter will be open from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following day. It will reopen at noon if freezing conditions continue.<\/p>\n
The shelter offers 40 cots on a first-come, first-serve basis and will provide free evening meals at 4 p.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n
Non-aggressive pets can stay with their owners on leashes.<\/p>\n
Transportation to the warming center is not provided by the county. Residents should make personal arrangements.<\/p>\n
Uhland <\/p>\n
A warming center at St Michael\u2019s Catholic Church Hall, at 80 S. Old Spanish Trail, will open in Uhland.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The hall can hold up to 20 people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For more information, call 512-398-7475.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information from Austin Police Department, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and previous reporting.<\/p>\n
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