Cotton County posts warming centers ahead of winter storm

Cotton County Emergency Management published locations for designated warming centers in Walters, Temple, Devol and Randlett ahead of an upcoming winter storm. Officials said residents can contact local authorities for help accessing centers and were asked to check on elderly or otherwise vulnerable neighbors.

Cotton County Emergency Management released the locations of designated warming centers in preparation for an upcoming winter storm. The announcement lists centers in Walters, Temple, Devol and Randlett. Local authorities and community organizations will operate the sites. Officials framed the move as preparation to provide indoor shelter during the storm. Designated warming centers: - Walters: Comanche Nation Community Center, operated by Comanche Tribal Emergency Management. - Temple: Pleasant Ridge School (by the tracks), operated by city officials. - Devol: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall serving as a warming shelter. - Randlett: Randlett Community Building open to anyone needing a warm place to stay. - Emergency Management advised residents to contact local authorities for assistance accessing a warming center and reported that residents were asked to check on elderly neighbors, those without heat, and other vulnerable populations during the storm. Summary: The announcement makes local indoor spaces available for residents during the expected storm and identifies the organizations operating each site. Undetermined at this time.