Henderson County opens warming shelters
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney announced three Warming Shelter Locations now open in the county.
Warming shelter locations are:
-- Christian Youth Foundation (Disciples Crossing) 3693 SH 31 E, Athens
-- Murchison School 9661 E. Bankhead St, Murchison
-- Lakeside Baptist Church 4470 SH 274, Trinidad
Anyone utilizing the warming shelter locations is responsible for bringing their own blankets, pillows, etc. Masks will be required while inside the shelter and citizens are encouraged to bring their own masks. Blankets and jackets will not be provided by sheltering locations.
You can access warming shelter locations across the State by calling 2-1-1 or going to 211texas.com.
McKinney issued a Disaster Declaration for Henderson County on Sunday, Feb. 14, due to the winter weather storm.
Most of the State is under a winter storm warning through February 18, and emergency management officials are urging residents to stay home if possible due to the dangerous roadways and extreme cold.
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