Temperatures plummeted over the weekend as an arctic front brought gusts of freezing wind to North Texas, leaving some neighbors seeking shelter.
According to the National Weather Service, morning wind chills in the teens can be expected through the end of the week, and snow has been forecasted for Thursday morning. As temperatures drop, the City of Dallas has activated emergency shelters across the city.
The Office of Homeless Solutions opened a temporary overnight shelter in Fair Park’s Grand Place Building on Sunday as the arctic front moved in. The shelter is designed to house 900 people. Intake is open from 8 a.m-10 p.m.
Closer to the neighborhood, public libraries and recreation centers like Lake Highlands North Recreation Center are offering additional resources for homeless neighbors. During operating hours, individuals can seek temporary shelter at public libraries and recreation centers. They can also receive cold weather supply packs at recreation centers like Lake Highlands North.
Transportation is also being provided to shelters at various locations around the city. In the Lake Highlands area, pick-ups are being provided at US 75 and Forest Lane, and the Forest Lane DART Station.
For more information on how to volunteer during the cold weather event, visit the OHS website.
