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Extreme Weather & Disaster Preparedness

Important Safety Reminders


Keep pets inside and stay off the roads whenever possible.


For help or additional resources, call 2-1-1 or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at tdem.texas.gov.

¡Mantenga a las mascotas dentro de casa y evite salir a las carreteras! Para obtener ayuda, llame al 2-1-1 o visite tdem.texas.go.

Additional Local Updates

Dallas County

  • Austin Street Center / Inclement Weather Shelter
    Temporary inclement weather shelter operations are planned to open at Fair Park Grand Place beginning Friday at 4:00 PM and will remain open 24/7 while freezing temperature triggers are met.
  • Carr P. Collins Social Service Center
    5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas
  • Garland Corps Community Center
    451 W. Ave. D., Garland

Tarrant County

  • Arlington Corps Community Center (Salvation Army)
    712 W. Abram St., Arlington
  • Mabee Social Services Center
    1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
  • Presbyterian Night Shelter
    2400 Cypress St., Fort Worth
  • Union Gospel Mission
    1321 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
  • The Salvation Army (Families)
    1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
  • True Worth Place
    1513 E. Presidio St., Fort Worth
  • First United Methodist Church (Arlington)
    407 N. Mesquite St., Arlington
  • Nations Church Arlington
    1013 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington

Additional Statewide Safety Resources

Additional Local Updates

Sanitation Services

  • Minimal service impacts are anticipated Friday.
  • Contingency plans are in place for potential delays or storm debris, with vendors on standby if needed.

Transportation & Public Works

  • Crews will begin scouting bridges, overpasses, and major thoroughfares Friday afternoon.

Power Outages

  • Oncor crews and contractors are staged and prepared to respond to outages beginning Friday.
  • Restoration efforts may be impacted by road conditions; coordination with city sanding operations will continue.
  • Power outages can be reported to 888-313-4747.

Public Transit

  • Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is monitoring weather conditions and will announce service changes as needed.

How to Prepare at Home 

Before the storm

  • Charge cell phones, external batteries, and medical devices while electricity is available.
  • Leave faucets dripping slightly (hot and cold) to prevent frozen or burst pipes.
  • Gather warm blankets, dry clothing, and extra layers.
  • Avoid unnecessary travel once conditions deteriorate.

During a power outage

  • Close interior doors and place towels at the base of doors to conserve heat.
  • Keep flashlights and batteries easily accessible.
  • Never run generators, grills, or vehicles indoors or in enclosed spaces.
  • Test or install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Check on your neighbors, especially seniors, people with disabilities, families with young children, and anyone who may need assistance getting to a warming center.


We will continue sharing updates and resources as conditions evolve.

Please stay safe and take care of one another.