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Mayor Whitmire Urges Continued Caution During Winter Weather<\/p>\n

January 25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Mayor John Whitmire gave a weather update Sunday morning at the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management. He urged Houstonians to continue to stay of roads and exercise caution in the cold.<\/p>\n

Mayor John Whitmire urged Houstonians to remain cautious on Sunday as the winter freeze continues to challenge the city. Ice buildup remains possible on area roads, and bone-chilling temperatures pose a risk to the health and safety of the city\u2019s most vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n

\t During a Sunday morning media briefing, the mayor provided updates on public safety, infrastructure, power outages, and the City\u2019s 12 warming centers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was out until 2 a.m. Sunday checking on our warming centers and greeting our guests. More than 940 people sought warmth from the bitter cold,\u201d said Mayor Whitmire. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to our city employees and the volunteers at each warming center, and I want to thank the Houston Food Bank, American Red Cross Houston, and Islamic Relief for providing food and resources during this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The City\u2019s warming centers will remain open 24\/7 until further notice. Through a partnership with CenterPoint Energy, every warming center is now equipped with a generator to ensure power and heat are maintained during the freeze.<\/p>\n

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Mayor Whitmire visited each of the city’s warming centers Saturday night.<\/p>\n

Houstonians are also urged to limit driving Sunday evening. While the rain has stopped, moisture on roadways is beginning to freeze, especially on elevated ramps and bridges.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have to travel, drive slowly and monitor road conditions,\u201d said Police Chief Noe Diaz. \u201cDon\u2019t let the sunlight fool you. There are still wet patches. If you must be on the road, slow down to travel safely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t Overnight, the Houston Fire Department responded to eight calls for possible carbon monoxide poisoning. No fatalities were reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeware of carbon monoxide risks,\u201d said Fire Chief Thomas Munoz. \u201cUse space heaters with caution, do not heat your home with an oven or BBQ, and only run generators at least four feet away from your home. That eliminates the possibility of carbon monoxide entering the house.\u201d<\/p>\n

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