North Texas Cities Open Warming Centers Due To Brutally Cold Temperatures
(CBSDFW.COM) - Some North Texas cities have opened up warming centers to the public as the dangerously cold temperatures, along with power outages, continue.
The area is seeing historic temperatures after a winter storm moved through on Sunday. Many residents are also experiencing power outages that began as rolling blackouts overnight.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the state's power grid, said it does not have an exact timeframe for complete power restoration.
Below is a list of warming centers that have opened (the list will be continually updated):
Rowlett: The Rowlett Community Centre (5300 Main Street) will open Thursday, February 18 at 8am as a Warming Center for those without power. Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama (5021 Lakeview Parkway) will continue to serve citizens throughout tonight (2/17), but will cease operation as a Warming Center at 8am tomorrow morning so they can resume normal business operations.
The City of Mesquite will open Evans Recreation Center, 1116 Hillcrest Street, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a temporary warming center on Feb. 16. The temporary warming center will reopen Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The City of Plano, in partnership with Grace Church Plano, is opening an emergency warming center to the public this morning as power outages and dangerously cold temperatures continue. The church is located at 3301 Preston Road at the corner of Preston and Parker roads. The warming center will be open around the clock until Thursday evening. Anyone who chooses to come to the warming station is required to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. They are encouraged to bring their own blankets, water and snacks. Pets are not allowed.
The City of Irving has opened a warming center at Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 Senter Road. Details at https://t.co/suyFBcPbeW pic.twitter.com/cFzGX2ieWM
— City of Irving (@thecityofirving) February 15, 2021
Irving: The City of Irving has opened a second warming center for people who are without power, and is located at Northwest Recreation Center, 2800 Cheyenne St. Residents who are need, are encouraged to seek shelter. All visitors are encouraged to wear face masks and socially distance from other households inside the center. In addition, another warming center is located at Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 Senter Road. The city is working to bring additional warming center facilities online.
The City of Dallas is opening a warming center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. https://t.co/6261jTUkfB
— City of Dallas (@CityOfDallas) February 16, 2021
Warming station being set up. pic.twitter.com/acqT28RfYU
— Rockwall Police Department (@RockwallPD1) February 15, 2021
UPDATE: The Civic Center warming station is now moving to the MLK Jr. Rec Center, which provides greater electric reliability. All supplies and people will be moved by City staff. We will direct all persons to this location. pic.twitter.com/zd4MxM7ao3
— City of Denton, TX (@cityofdentontx) February 15, 2021
Emergency Warming Center: 3551 New York Ave. - Worth Heights Community Center
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) February 15, 2021
Keep your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower to help conserve power. Refrain from doing laundry, using the oven, or running the dishwasher.#winterstorm2021 pic.twitter.com/F8NOHVH5qQ
We understand our residents are cold. If you need assistance in finding a warming center, you can call 211 Texas for location information at this time . Dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905 for more information. We are working on opening more.@CityOfDallas @DallasFireRes_q
— City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management (@DallasOEM) February 15, 2021
We also have a warming center at the Recreation Center located at 4839 Broadway Ave. https://t.co/stq117iunW
— Haltom City PD (@HaltomCityPD) February 16, 2021
Due to frigid conditions in Mansfield, the City has opened a warming center at the Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 S. Wisteria St. as a temporary location to get warm and out of the elements. For information call 817-728-3609. https://t.co/HlYqDJd1m7 pic.twitter.com/kxr10zfpJ7
— City of Mansfield, Texas (@CityMansfieldTX) February 15, 2021
The Salvation Army has added 24 more beds to its temporary warming center and overnight shelter at Lakeland Baptist Church. Available on a first-come basis, adults only, temperature check at the door prior to entry. https://t.co/wSYTHodKOV pic.twitter.com/aRNJGYiAlQ
— City Of Lewisville (@LewisvilleTexas) February 16, 2021
We are opening a warming center at the Addison Athletic Club for Addison residents beginning at 8pm tonight. Please bring face masks (we are following COVID-19 protocols), bedding and food (none will be provided). No pets are allowed.
— Town of Addison (@townofaddison) February 16, 2021
A warming center is open at the Euless Family Life Rec Center 300 W. Midway Dr. https://t.co/asyWLwgFvb
— Euless Police (@EulessPolice) February 15, 2021
• Have been without power for two or more hours, and do not have an alternate heat or power source (such as a fireplace or generator)
— Town of Flower Mound (@flower_mound) February 15, 2021
• Have medical equipment that requires electricity
If access is needed to a warming center, please call 972.539.0525.
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DISD Families: The Decatur Conference Center (2010 US 380) has been established as an emergency use warming site. The site will be set up for a 12-hour operational period at a minimum. For more information, please call 940-393-0280.
— Decatur ISD (@decaturisd) February 15, 2021
WARMING SHELTER at First Baptist Church of Farmersville 124 S. Washington St. https://t.co/zFyEjWwPpJ
— Farmersville Police (@FarmersvillePD) February 15, 2021
With the widespread power outages that are impacting the city and state, we have activated our warming stations across the city. If you are without power and are in imminent need of shelter due to exigent circumstances, please contact our Warming Station Hotline – 817-427-6001. pic.twitter.com/iFJ3kywOcF
— NRH Police (@NRHPD) February 15, 2021
To assist residents during power outages, the City of Southlake has established a temporary warming shelter at the DPS North Training Facility. Read more >>>> https://t.co/ig6ydP40kB
— City of Southlake (@CityofSouthlake) February 15, 2021
Due to power issues at @desototx Town Center, our warming station / shelter is being moved to Faith Bible Church, located at 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 in the church's gym (enter through the back of the church). As always, for in an immediate emergency, dial 911! pic.twitter.com/N4GizngzyQ
— DeSoto Police Department (@DeSotoPD) February 17, 2021
Farmers Branch: Due to continued severe winter weather in the forecast for north Texas, and due to frequent and prolonged rolling power outages, the City of Farmers Branch will open a warming station at the Community Recreation Center from 7:30 p.m, Monday February 15 until 5 p.m. Tuesday February 16.
Fort Worth: The city of Fort Worth is opening up an overnight shelter for residents who are without power.
Anyone needing the shelter will need to self-transport to the Fort Worth Convention Center and enter through the Houston Street entrance. The location is 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
- COVID-19 screening will take place before entering the building and COVID-19 protocols will be in place.
- Cots will be provided. People should bring their own blankets.
- Food will not be provided.
- Restrooms will be available, but there will not be facilities for showers.
- At the present time we don't have any way to allow animals into the shelter.
- Parking is the responsibility of each individual. Garages are available on Commerce and Houston Streets.
- The city currently plans on operating the overnight shelter the following hours:
- Monday/Tuesday 2/15-2/16 from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
- Tuesday/Wednesday 2/16-2/17 from 7 p.m.- 7 a.m.
- Wednesday/Thursday 2/17-2/18 from 7 p.m.- 7 a.m.
- Thursday 2/18 7am CLOSE
Anyone using the shelter will have to leave in the morning. The city will have warming stations available for anyone who needs to have a warm place to go.
Warming stations will operate from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday.
Worth Heights Community Center
- 3551 New York Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110
- 817-392-8722
- Notes: Warming center only. No snacks or cots
Handley Meadowbrook Community Center
- 6201 Beaty St, Fort Worth, TX 76112
- 817-392-2830
- Notes: Warming center only. No snacks or cots
Diamond Hill Community Center
- 1701 NE 36th St, Fort Worth, TX 76106
- 817-392-5485
- Notes: Warming center only. No snacks or cots