YMCA of Greater Houston officials announced Aug. 25 that facilities and programs will be closed through at least Aug. 28 in preparation for Hurricane Laura's landfall expected Aug. 27.

According to the press release, the Edgar A. Smith Family YMCA, Perry Family YMCA, Vic Coppinger Family YMCA and Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA will be closed starting at 8 p.m. on Aug. 25. All other Greater Houston-area YMCA locations will follow and close beginning at noon on Aug. 26.

Additionally, the press release states the Y Learning Center, Day Camp and all youth programs will be closed Aug. 26-28, and Early Childhood Care will close starting at noon Aug. 26 and be unavailable through at least Aug. 28.

Additionally, YMCA After School Child Care will follow the direction of local school districts, the release states, meaning if classes are canceled in a particular school district, the associated YMCA program will not be available.

YMCA officials will announce reopening plans on the morning of Aug. 28, and updates can be found on the YMCA of Greater Houston website.