Dear Houstonians,
As an Arctic blast approaches, I urge everyone to prepare now and use extra caution. My team at City Hall has taken every possible step to protect critical infrastructure, open warming centers, and position police officers and firefighters to respond quickly to emergencies.
- According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will begin dropping late Saturday evening, with heavy rain expected to transition into winter precipitation early Sunday.
- For that reason, I am asking Houstonians to stay off the roads beginning at midnight Saturday and plan to remain in a safe location until Monday morning. Ice buildup will create extremely dangerous driving conditions, and keeping roads clear is critical for first responders.
- To reduce risk, I have directed Tier 2 and Tier 3 municipal employees to stay home. The City of Houston Municipal Courts will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, and many area school districts, including Houston ISD, have canceled classes and activities.
I am sharing important information below to help you, your loved ones and neighbors.
These steps are about protecting lives, and I appreciate everyone doing their part to stay safe. |
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: METRO is monitoring the winter storm and adjusting service as conditions worsen this weekend.
