Houston officials plan to open 12 warming centers ahead of this week’s cold blast, a spokesperson for the city’s Office of Emergency Management confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Mayor John Whitmire plans to share more about the warming centers at a 5 p.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced on Tuesday that he assembled a team to help the city get through the cold weather. Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to ensure safety, including opening 12 warming centers across the area.