Where to find warming stations around Fort Worth, North Texas region amid winter storm
Temperatures around the Fort Worth area are expected to drop into the teens with wind gusts as high as 25 mph, freezing rain, snow and sleet Wednesday evening into late Thursday. With a winter storm warning issued for North Texas, warming centers have been set up around the region for vulnerable populations.
City of Fort Worth
The City of Fort Worth said it would offer warming stations at its local libraries and community centers during normal business hours, according to the city website.
However, a later notice said the city’s public libraries will be closed Thursday. Some locations could reopen to help keep people warm as needed if there are widespread power outages.
“Call to check on hours and to make sure the facility is open before traveling to the location,” the website said. “The Fort Worth Convention Center is not designated as a warming station.”
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of North Texas opens its shelters when temperatures reach 36 degrees or below. It has four locations scattered around the DFW area.
- In Collin County, residents can find help at the Plano Corps, located at 3528 E. 14th St. in Plano, and McKinney Corps, located at 600 Wilson Creek Parkway.
- In Denton County, the Lewisville Corps, located at 206 W. Main St., will offer inclement weather shelter.
- In Dallas County, the Garland Corps, located at 451 West Avenue D., will offer inclement weather shelter.
- In Tarrant County, the Arlington Family Life Center, located at 712 W. Abram St., will offer inclement weather shelter.
The organization said its shelters provide warm food and drinks, emotional and spiritual care, cleanup kits and assistance to stranded individuals.
The Rail Club Live
The music venue at 3101 Joyce Drive in Fort Worth will be opening as a shelter starting Wednesday.
With a room that can hold up to 800 people, The Rail Club Live will send out a team Wednesday afternoon to pick up people experiencing homelessness and bring them to the facility, owner Chris Paul said.
The venue will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Paul added.
“We have plenty of food, plenty of water and blankets, things like that,” Paul said. “It’s all free and open for the community.”
This story was originally published February 2, 2022 at 12:29 PM.
