DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- As the heat index raises to triple digits, The Salvation Army reminds people about their 13 cooling stations throughout the Metroplex.
Salvation Army North Texas Commander Major Jonathan Rich says they’ve seen up to 300 people a day. “When the heat gets to this level it’s really a public health risk and so in all the communities where we have facilities, we are open for anyone who is in need or may work outside to come on in, have a cool place to be and hydrate so that they are not at risk of their lives in some cases,” said Rich.
Cooling Stations provide two necessary things for those at risk of heat exposure:
– Hydration – People should drink plenty of water when it’s excessively hot. Cold water will be available each day throughout the summer. With such scorching temperatures it’s important for people to drink water before they get thirsty and to continue drinking throughout the day.
– A cool environment – Increasing the amount of time spent in air-conditioned environments helps the body cool off and lessens the likelihood of getting overheated. The Salvation Army’s Cooling Stations provide a cool environment where people can cool off for a brief time or stay all day.
These Cooling Stations will be open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and are located at:
The Salvation Army Homeless Shelter
5302 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas
The Salvation Army Homeless Shelter
1855 E. Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas
Cooling Stations at 11 Salvation Army community centers also open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays only at these locations:
Pleasant Grove
8341 Elam Road
Dallas, TX 75217
Denton
1508 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76201
Irving
250 East Grauwyler Road
Irving, TX 75061
McKinney
600 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069
Arlington
712 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013
Oak Cliff
1617 W. Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
Garland
451 W. Ave D
Garland, TX 75040
Lewisville
206 West Main Street
Lewisville, TX 75057
Plano
3528 E. 14th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Northside Corps (N. Fort Worth)
3023 NW 24th St
Fort Worth, TX 7610
The Salvation Army, Ellis County
620 Farley St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
