January 15, 2024 -- Following the National Weather Service forecast for freezing temperatures and icy patches on roads and bridges January 15 -17, Mayor John Whitmire led Houston’s emergency response to protect residents and the city’s infrastructure. He directed municipal departments, including Houston Police, Fire, Public Works, Health, ARA, and the Office of Emergency Management, to coordinate opening eight warming centers and work to keep Houstonians safe.
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