Warming Stations and information

Due to power outages city wide we do not have any alternatives for warming centers. The water and maintenance staff are working around the clock trying to keep the wells up and running. At the moment the wells are with power, however that may change. Currently we are experiencing low water pressure city wide.
Mayor Bass and city staff are brainstorming ideas to help our community. Please feel free to text or call the city administrator with any suggestions 254-709-3087. At this time, we are extremely limited due to road conditions and closures.
Please stay safe and know our prayers are with you. City hall will remain closed Wednesday February 17, 2021.
If you have a water emergency, please dial the on-call Phone number at 254-640-0721 and the scheduled operator can assist you. The above number is not for Turn ons, Turn offs, payments, nor to dispute bills. That must be done during regular business hours at the Water Company, 143 Wilcox Drive, Eddy. If you have an emergency that requires immediate assistance, call 911.

The following list of warming stations was provided by Channel 6 news.
Waco
• Waco-Multipurpose Center at 1020 Elm Ave. The city said people may stay overnight if needed, COVID-19 restrictions will be in place and masks are required. Please bring your own snacks, blankets and warm clothes as needed.
• South Waco Community Center at 2815 Speight. The city said people may stay overnight if needed, COVID-19 restrictions will be in place and masks are required. Please bring your own snacks, blankets and warm clothes as needed.
• Highland Baptist Church at 3014 Maple Ave. The city said people may stay overnight if needed, COVID-19 restrictions will be in place and masks are required. Please bring your own snacks, blankets and warm clothes as needed.
• Dewey Community Center at 925 N. 9th St. The city said people may stay overnight if needed, COVID-19 restrictions will be in place and masks are required. Please bring your own snacks, blankets and warm clothes as needed.
• The Salvation Army Community Kitchen and Shelters located at 300 Webster Avenue will have a warming center and extra shelter beds and other services until the cold spell in our area is over, according to the Salvation Army. Any day that the temperatures are below 40 degrees, The Salvation Army Community Kitchen will remain open outside of the usual meal hours for use as a warming center. In addition, additional beds (cots) will be made available for those seeking a warm and safe place to sleep. Snacks, warm beverages and cold weather items (hats, gloves, etc) are also made available. Breakfast daily at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. on Sundays), dinner nightly at 5:30 p.m., lunch on Mondays & Tuesdays at noon (and as needed during the cold season). Volunteers, especially Baylor University Service Organizations, assist daily with meal service and staff manages the shelter/kitchen/warming center, according to the Salvation Army.
• Mission Waco/My Brother’s Keeper at the Meyer Center 1226 Washington and Salvation Army at 24 S. 4th St. will serve as a warming station, according to The Central Texas VA Healthcare System Facebook Page. Homeless Veterans who need assistance can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-Vet (1-877-424-3838) or the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System at 1-800-423-2111, Ext. 41253. You can also visit the VA website.
Temple
• Victory Ministries at 305 S. 18St. and Transformation Station at 503 E. Central Avenue will serve as warming stations, according to The Central Texas VA Healthcare System Facebook Page. Homeless Veterans who need assistance can call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-Vet (1-877-424-3838) or the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System at 1-800-423-2111, Ext. 41253. You can also visit the VA website.
• Until further notice, Impact Temple’s warming shelter is open 24/7 for anyone who needs a place to shelter from the cold weather, according to the Impact Temple Facebook Page. Impact Temple is located at 306 E Adams Ave. They ask that you bring your own bedding and snacks. They are accepting monetary donations to help gather supplies on their website.
Marlin
• The Marlin ISD Junior High gymnasium has been made available as a warming center as needed. Please call Marlin PD if you are in need of assistance for warmth or shelter at 254-883-9255.
West
The City of West has coordinated with St. Mary’s Catholic School to use their Gymnasium as a warming shelter. Anyone in need of this shelter can make their way to the Gym and use the southwest entrance that is in the drive between the church and school, a Facebook post from the City of West Police Department said.
There will be staff to include, Fire, Police and EMS, making rounds continually. The shelter will open at 6 p.m. Monday. You will be required to wear a mask and practice 6-foot social distancing, the post said.
Anyone coming to the shelter is asked to bring their own supply of food and drinks. Any snacks or drinks that may be available will be limited. You may want to bring your own source of entertainment such as games or books. There will be some available there, the post said.
McGregor
McGregor High School is now open as a Warming Center. Gym doors are open from 5 p.m. Monday until 8 a.m. Tuesday. Bring food/drink and bedding. Microwaves and vending machines are available. COVID-19 protocols are in place-you must wear a mask and stay in family groups, according to the McGregor ISD Facebook page.
Belton
The First United Methodist Church will open as a warming station if needed, according to its Facebook page.
If you have no power and need a place to go, call 254-415-5802.
Salado
Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St. in Salado, said it is open Feb. 16 for those looking for a warm place and a place to charge devices. The brewing company said it will offer free hot chocolate and coffee, but will not serve alcohol.