This is an enhanced warming center, as food will be provided and it will be open all day both days/nights
KILLEEN, Texas (Jan. 14, 2024) – The City of Killeen will open the Killeen Arts and Activities Center to provide an enhanced warming center for those in need all day Monday, Jan. 15 and Tuesday, Jan. 16.
The Arts and Activities Center is located on 801 North 4th Street (street entrance doors are located at 116 East Sprott Street). It will open to those in need beginning at 10a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15 and remain open all day and night on Monday and Tuesday, closing at 10a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. As a reminder, Families in Crisis is also an option for those with long-term housing needs.
The City of Killeen’s policy is to open a warming center if the temperature or wind chill factor is forecasted to fall below 32 degrees. After checking with the National Weather Service, the decision is made as early as possible, and no later than 3p.m. on the day an overnight center would be opened.
As a reminder, City of Killeen buildings are always open to the public and available for warming (and cooling off) during each facility’s normal business hours. Those buildings include City Hall, libraries, the Recreation Center, Police Headquarters, etc. The city requires all community members and visitors at our public facilities to adhere to a code of conduct.
The City relies on partnering with organizations to operate warming and cooling centers, so if organizations like churches or community groups are able and willing to open their facilities and provide volunteers during the center’s operational hours, they can contact the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at (254) 501-7706.
Stay up to date on our website, www.KilleenTexas.gov, social media platforms (www.Facebook.com/KilleenTexas, www.Instagram.com/CityOfKilleen, www.Twitter.com/CityOfKilleen) and by signing up for city alerts at www.killeentexas.gov/alertcenter. Receive additional updates for emergency information by signing up for the City’s Emergency CODERED system at www.KilleenTexas.gov/ohsem.
All Texas residents can also check the Texas Department of Emergency Management webpage at https://tdem.texas.gov/warm for daily information on where a warming or cooling center is located anywhere in the state. It is updated daily.