Hurricane Harvey: More Refuge Shelters Opening In Some Houston Area Communities

HOUSTON, TX — Residents along the Gulf Coast fleeing the wrath of Hurricane Harvey won’t have to go too far to find emergency shelter.

Emergency shelters are being opened up in several affected Gulf Coast communities, and others are expected to open in the Houston area even after the storm has passed. (Want to get daily updates about Hurricane Harvey and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

The list of shelters in the Houston area:

Brazoria County

• Located at 1900 N. Downing. Opened to help residents ordered to leave under the mandatory evacuation. Identification is required to enter.

Galveston County:

• McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th St., Galveston TX
• Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delaney Rd., La Marque, TX

Harris County: The Salvation Army has opened three shelter locations Houston:

• Harbor Light Center for men at 2407 North Main (homeless shelter)
• Sally's House for women at 1717 Congress Ave. (homeless shelter)
• Family Residence at 1603 McGowen St. (those seeking refuge from the storm)
• Star of Hope (homeless shelter)

Montgomery County

• Red Shield Lodge at 304 Avenue E in Conroe for those seeking refuge from the storm.

Meanwhile, residents leaving the Houston area may find emergency shelter services in Travis County in Austin, Comal County in New Braunfels, or Bexar County in San Antonio.

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During a press conference Friday afternoon, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the American Red Cross was opening 56 area hurricane refugee shelters around the city, and a number of churches were also planning to open their doors.

Harvey was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and is projected to dump up to 30 inches of rain in the Greater Houston area.

Residents living in flood prone areas, such as Meyerland, or living near White Oak Bayou, Cypress Creek, or Mayde Creek may need to seek shelter from rising water.

The list of shelter locations is subject to change.

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