Mayor Whitmire Announces Additional Cooling Centers, Drive-Thru Points of Distribution Available Wednesday July, 10

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Mayor Whitmire Announces Additional Cooling Centers, Drive-Thru Points of Distribution Available Wednesday July, 10
HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire announced the City of Houston will open additional cooling centers Wednesday, July 10, to offer Houstonians in need the opportunity to take refuge from the heat.

There will also be a drive through distribution for those in need of water and ice, at several public drive-through locations, today, Wednesday, July 10.

Cooling Center, Charging Center and Shelter Updates  

City of Houston – Cooling Centers

  • Southwest Multi-Service Center
    • Address: 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, Texas 77074
    • Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
    • Address: 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, Texas 77091
    • Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center
    • Address: 4410 Reed Rd., Houston, Texas 77051
    • Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • West Gray Multi-Purpose Center
    • Address: 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
    • Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Moody Community Center
    • Address: 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
    • Hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

YMCA – Cooling Centers

  • Duncan
    • Address: 10655 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77041
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Perry
    • Address: 1700 W League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573
    • Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tellepsen
    • Address: 808 Pease St., Houston, TX 77002
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Trotter
    • Address: 1331 Augusta Dr., Houston, TX 77057
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Weekley
    • Address: 7101 Stella Link Blvd., Houston TX 77025
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Alief
    • Address: 7850 Howell Sugarland Rd., Houston, TX 77083
    • Hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • International Services
    • Address: 3110 Hayes Rd., Suite 300, Houston, TX 77082
    • Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Non-profit – Cooling Center

  • Lakewood Church
    • Address: 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
    • Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Compudopt Office
    • Address: 1602 Airline Drive, Houston, Texas 77009
    • Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Details: The charging stations can accommodate up to 25 persons at one time. Six laptops will also be available for use by families.

American Red Cross – Shelter Locations

  • BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus,
    • Address: 6500 Rookin, Houston, TX 77074
    • Hours: Opens Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00 PM then starting Wednesday, July 10 the location will be open 24 hours
  • BakerRipley Ripley House
    • Address: 4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011
    • Hours: Open 24 hours
    • Details: This location will be staffed with paramedics from HFD for anyone needing minor medical support

Drive Through Distribution Locations (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

  • Acres Homes MSC
    • 6719 West Montgomery Rd. 77091
  • Northeast MSC
    • 9720 Spaulding St. 77016
  • Sunnyside MSC
    • 4410 Reed Rd. 77051
  • Southwest MSC
    • 6400 High Star Dr. 77074
  • Denver Harbor MSC
    • 6402 Market St. 77007

To view the most current list of cooling centers, charging centers and shelter locations visit, bit.ly/OEMResponse 

City Services Updates 

Solid Waste will be working on Wednesday, July 10, to collect Tuesday’s garbage, heavy tree waste, and storm debris. All Solid Waste Management facilities will reopen on Wednesday, July 10.

BARC will be closed for all public services again on Wednesday, July 10. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide care for the animals on site.

Municipal Courts will resume all normal court operations on Wednesday, July 10. Trials by judge or jury will resume on Wednesday, July 10. Resets will be given in person at all City of Houston court locations beginning Wednesday, July 10. Please visit the Municipal Courts’ website at www.houstontx.gov/courts for information on all court locations and hours of operation. It is important to note that if an individual fails to reset their case(s) during the reset period (7/10/2024 through 7/16/2024), an arrest warrant may be issued.

Houston Public Works permitting center, located at 1002 Washington Ave., will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 10.

These locations will open tomorrow (Wed, 7/10) 9am-6pm

  • Blue Ridge-7007 West Fuqua, 77489
  • Carnegie-1050 Quitman, 77009
  • Central- 500 McKinney, 77002
  • Houston History Research Center-550 McKinney, 77002
  • Flores- 110 N Milby, 77004
  • Jungman- 5830 Westheimer, 77057
  • Montrose- 4100 Montrose Blvd, 77006
  • Oak Forest- 1349 West 43rd St, 77018
  • Robinson-Westchase- 3223 Wilcrest, 77042
  • Southwest Express- 6400 High Star, 77074
  • Stanaker- 611 S/Sgt Macario Garcia, 77011
  • Walter- 7660 Clarewood, 77036
  • Also, this location will open tomorrow 8am-6pm
    • Alief-11903 Bellaire, 77072

Please visit https://www.houstonoem.org/pages/recover to learn more about what to do during the recovery process.