The City of Austin will open overnight cold weather shelters Tuesday night as temperatures drop into the mid-30s overnight into Wednesday morning.City staff wil
The City of Austin will open overnight cold weather shelters Tuesday night as temperatures drop into the mid-30s overnight into Wednesday morning.ALSO| Congressman Doggett criticizes FAA over worsening controller shortages at Austin airportCold Weather Shelters open when forecasted overnight temperatures at Camp Mabry are expected to reach 35 degrees or below.Guests can bring their belongings as long as they can transport them to the OTC and onto a CapMetro Bus.
Pets are allowed if they are not aggressive, can be around others, on a leash, and can sleep with their owners. If a pet needs a crate for the evening at the shelter, guests should inform staff at the OTC when registering.Women and couples can be at the same shelter but in a separate area, as capacity allows.
Hotel vouchers will be provided to families with children and unaccompanied minors seeking shelter during activation periods. CapMetro buses will provide transportation, with after-hours services available for those outside the embarkation period. Bus routes to OTC are lines: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 142, and 801.Stay Connected
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