NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The City of New Braunfels has begun outlining plans for warming centers and shelters ahead of expected winter weather across the state.
Freezing temperatures and precipitation are predicted across South Central Texas, according to the National Weather Service. State and local agencies say they expect to have enough power to meet energy demand.
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On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of weather impacts. At least 15 state emergency response groups were part of the activation.
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In an email to KSAT on Wednesday, a spokesperson detailed some of the city’s early plans.
Warming centers
- Crisis Center of Comal County - from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 - Wednesday, Jan. 29. The center is located at 655 Landa Street and can be reached at 830-620-7520
- Gruene United Methodist Church - from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. The church is located at 2629 East Common Street and can be reached at 830-625-7200.
- Westside Community Center - from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The center is located at 2932 South I-35 Frontage Road and can be reached at 830-221-4630.
Shelters
- NB Housing Partners - First Footing Shelter - from 5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 - Tuesday, Jan. 27. The shelter is located at 4120 Loop 337 and can be reached at 830-272-5020, ext. 1. The city said the shelter could stay open if “triggers” are met. That would happen if temperatures dip below 40 degrees, or if they’re 40-45 degrees with precipitation.
New Braunfels officials say they are continuing to monitor weather conditions, and additional decisions could come.
City operations, closures
The city’s Public Works Department will pre-treat bridges with a liquid de-icer. If snow comes, the city said “ice chat” will be applied to roads to give drivers traction over bridges.
Similarly, the Texas Department of Transportation began treating roads and highways in the Hill Country and San Antonio area.
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If road closures are necessary, updates will be posted on the city’s website, the spokesperson said. Drivers are urged to avoid driving in icy conditions.
The Landa Park Golf Course is closed Saturday, Jan. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 12 p.m. Park restrooms and water fountains are closed Friday, Jan. 23, through Monday, Jan. 26.
Das Rec, the New Braunfels Public Library, the Westside Community Center, the Civic/Convention Center, and the New Braunfels National Airport will remain open with normal hours of operation over the weekend
An electronic recycling event scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Saturday, Feb. 28.
There are currently no other changes to City-related meetings or events. Any changes will be posted on the City website and on the City’s social media platforms, the spokesperson said.
For the latest up-to-date forecast information, check out KSAT’s Weather Authority.
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