Emergency Warming Centers Open in Dallas and Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has opened an emergency warming center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Cnter at 650 South Griffin St.

Residents can access the warming center on canton street; it’s located in Exhibit Hall A. Residents will be provided a chair and table, and should bring in meals for themselves and their family if they are able to do so.

Water, coffee and light snacks will be made available. the warming center is not an overnight shelter and cots will not be provided.

A COVID-19 screening will be required at sign-in.

The Fort Worth office of emergency Management has announced the opening of several warming centers as frigid temps are and power outages continue.

The centers are for anyone who needs a safe and warm place to go during the day.

As we continue to face frigid temperatures along with @oncor stating to expect power outages throughout today (Tuesday), the following warming centers are open in #FortWorth. If you need a safe, warm place to go during the day please see the list below. Stay safe, Fort Worth. pic.twitter.com/qRGAX3nzE7

— Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management (@FWOEM) February 16, 2021