District K Food & Water Distribution
Dear District K Friends,

I hope you and yours continue to stay safe. On Friday, July 12, District K is partnering with the Houston. Food Bank, and the Hiram Clarke Storefront Association for a water and food distribution. Please join us at the Harold L. Preston Southwest Police Station from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

The updated list of cooling centers and city service updates is listed below.

In service,

Martha
 

Cooling Centers and City Services Update
for Friday, July 12.

The city continues to support dozens of facilities for cooling and charging. The Houston Health Department recommends people without electricity consider delaying storm-debris cleanup until their power is restored to avoid heat-related illnesses. Once power is restored, people can take frequent breaks in their air-conditioned home.

Drive Through Distribution Locations
(3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

FOOD Distribution
(7:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

  • Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center
    4014 Market St, 77020

Cooling Center, Charging Center and Shelter Locations and Hours 

City of Houston – Cooling Centers  

Houston Public Libraries

The following Houston Public Library locations will be open on Friday, 7/12/24 and Saturday, 7/13/24 9am-6pm both days. Enjoy books and DVDs or visit to cool off, work, or charge your devices. HPL has free computer access, indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi, water fountains and public restrooms. Some locations have children’s activities, library of things, passport service, TECHLink, and study/meeting rooms. Visit https://houstonlibrary.org/ for more information.

YMCA – Cooling Centers 

Non-profit – Cooling Centers

American Red Cross – Shelter Locations  

  • BakerRipleyGulfton Sharpstown Campus,  
    Address: 6500 Rookin, Houston, TX 77074
    Hours: OpensTuesday, July 9 at 10:00 PM then starting Wednesday, 
  • BakerRipleyRipley 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
  • Champion Forest Baptist Church 
    Address: 16518 Jersey Dr. Houston, TX 77040
    Hours: Open 24 hours
  • Clear Lake Presbyterian Church 
    Address: 1511 El Dorado Blvd. Houston, TX 77062
    Hours: Open 24 hours

Harris County Cooling Centers, Heat Safety, and Recovery

Precinct 1

Cooling Centers
Open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Distribution Locations
Open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until supplies run out)

Precinct 2

Cooling Centers

Precinct 3

All programming at Precinct 3 Community Centers are cancelled until further notice; however, they will begin distributing water and food while supplies last.

Due to power issues, the following Community Centers will close after supplies run out:

Barrett Station Community Center

  • May Community Center
  • San Jacinto Community Center
  • George H.W. Bush Community Center

The following Community Centers will also distribute food and water supplies, but will remain open during normal hours (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) for the public to charge devices and enjoy free Wi-Fi in an air-conditioned facility:

  • Crosby Community Center
  • Big Stone Lodge
  • Trini Mendenhall Community Center
  • Juergen’s Hall Community Center

For more information, contact the community center directly: www.pct3.com/Explore/Community-Centers

Precinct 4

Community Centers opening Wednesday – Friday, 11am to 1pm for food and water distribution are: 

Cooling Centers open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. are:

For more information, contact the community center directly: https://cp4.harriscountytx.gov/Community-Centers

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

City Services Updates 

Solid Waste is back on its normal schedule on Friday, July 12, to collect garbage, heavy tree waste, and storm debris. 

BARC Friday, July 12, services expanded to include pet adoption and lost pet services, accessible through the Wellness Center entrance at 3200 Carr St. and sick or injured pet intake the back entrance at 2700 Evella St. 

Municipal Courts have resumed all normal court operations. Case resets for Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9 will take place in person at all City of Houston court locations through Tuesday, July 16, 2024, until 5 p.m. 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. 

The Houston Health Department recommends the precautions below to avoid heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.  

  • Drink more water. Drink lots of liquids even before getting thirsty, but avoid beverages with caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar because these can result in the loss of body fluid.
  • Conduct outdoor work or exercise in the early morning or evening when temperatures are not as high. Outdoor workers should drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement beverages and take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned facility. People unaccustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment need to start slowly and gradually increase heat exposure over several weeks.
  • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that permits the evaporation of perspiration.
  • Do not leave infants, children, senior citizens, or pets unattended in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are cracked open. Check to make sure everyone is out of the car and don’t overlook children who may have fallen asleep.
  • Wear a wide-brimmed hat to help prevent sunburn as well as heat-related illness. Apply sunscreen, which protects from the sun’s harmful rays and reduces the risk of sunburn.
  • Seek accommodations in air-conditioned facilities during the heat of the day if the house is not air-conditioned: a relative’s home, multi-service centers, malls, movie theaters, libraries, etc.
  • Take frequent cool baths or showers if your home is not air-conditioned.