San Antonio Winter Weather Emergency Resources
In anticipation of the upcoming winter weather, we have compiled resources to help you and your loved ones stay safe and well-prepared.
Emergency Contacts
- Call 3-1-1 for housing assistance and information on city declarations
- Register for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) for emergency assistance
- In case of emergency, always call 9-1-1
- For resources, call 2-1-1
- CPS Energy Winter Weather Preparedness HERE
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Warming Centers and Shelters
- Community organizations that serve individuals experiencing homelessness stand ready with warming supplies to provide hats, coats, hand warmers, hot meals and daytime shelter. This includes Communities Under The Bridge, Corazon Ministries, Christian Assistance Ministry, Kingdom Restoration Lab, Catholic Worker House, Haven For Hope, and the City of San Antonio.
- Places of worship within the downtown district and across the community contribute volunteers and resources, actively establishing temporary nighttime shelters.
- Numerous nonprofit organizations in San Antonio are working together to coordinate transporting the unhoused, handing out warming items to people, and giving aid. This includes distributing bus tickets, providing guidance on impending cold weather, and informing our unhoused neighbors of the available resources. For those unwilling to go to shelter, warming items such as hot water for Ramen, coffee, and protective items such as blankets, coats, socks, hats, and gloves will be distributed.
Warming Centers
The most recently updated list of centers and their status is available HERE.
- Central Library (600 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205)
- Schaefer Library (6322 US Hwy 87E, San Antonio, TX 78222)
- Mission Library (3134 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214)
- Cortez Library (2803 Hunter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224)
- Bazan Library (2200 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207)
- Guerra Library (7978 W Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227)
- Maverick Library (8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX 78254)
- Igo Library (13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78249)
- Encino Library (2515 E Evans Road, San Antonio, TX 78259)
- Thousand Oaks Library (4618 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78233)
- Tobin Community Center (1900 W Martin St, San Antonio, TX 78207)
- Harlandale Community Center (7227 Briar Pl, San Antonio, TX 78221)
- Cuellar Community Center (5626 San Fernando St., San Antonio, TX 78237)
- Hamilton Community Center (10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217)
Overnight Resiliency Centers
Six resilience hubs will operate from Sunday night to Wednesday morning, offering essential resources and shelter.
- Normoyle Senior Center (700 Culberson Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78225) Pet Friendly
- Northeast Senior Center (4135 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217)
- Southside Lions Senior Center (3303 Pecan Valley Drive, San Antonio, TX 78210) Pet Friendly
- Garza Community Center (1450 Mira Vista, San Antonio, TX 78228) Pet Friendly
- Copernicus Community Center (5003 Lord Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220)
- Miller’s Pond Community Center (6175 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242)
County Overnight Warming Centers
Bexar County initiates five overnight warming centers from Sunday night to Wednesday morning.
- Lighthouse Church Temple (8201 Old Pearsall Road, San Antonio, TX 78252)
- OuterWest Community Church (12280 Alamo Ranch Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78253)
- St. Padre Pio Catholic Church (3843 Bulverde Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78259)
- Christ the King Lutheran Church (1129 Pat booker Road, Universal City, TX 78148)
- Elmendorf Community Library (203 Bexar Ave, Elmendorf, TX 78112)
*updated 1/16/24 11:00AM
Power Outage Preparedness
In the event of a power outage during cold weather, take precautionary steps:
- Keep a flashlight and battery-powered radio nearby
- Seal off windows and door cracks
- Close blinds and curtains to retain heat
- Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing
- Report outages to CPS Energy at 210-353-4357
Safety Measures for Walking and Driving On Snow And Ice
During the winter weather advisories, it’s safest to stay home and avoid going out. If you have to walk somewhere, especially when it comes to stairs, steps, or getting on/off of curbs, please be cognizant of ice. It may seem clear, but you could very easily turn a normal step into a dangerous fall. If driving is necessary, maintain a steady speed, tap the brake pedal gently, and avoid sudden movements. Increase the distance between vehicles to allow time for reactions.
Stay informed with up-to-date information on social media channels from CoSA, Bexar County, and the National Weather Service San Antonio Alerts.
If you can help your San Antonio neighbors in the most need, thank you.
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