Salvation Army opens 11 cooling stations in North Texas
There are now 11 Salvation Army cooling stations open for people who need relief from the extreme heat.
DALLAS – People who need relief from the extreme heat can visit a Salvation Army cooling station.
There are now 11 cooling stations in Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant and Ellis counties.
These facilities are open to the public, but are primarily intended for people who are at particular risk of heat-related illnesses, such as the elderly and the homeless.
As temperatures rise above 38 degrees, the cooling stations could save lives, the Salvation Army said.
“The situation is extremely critical. We know that this heat can be life-threatening, especially for young and elderly people or those with life-threatening illnesses. That’s why we want anyone who needs help and comfort to come to The Salvation Army,” said Captain Maxie DeBlanc of the Salvation Army of North Texas.
The following locations are open as cooling stations:
Dallas County
- Carr P. Collins Social Services Center
- Garland Corps Community Center
- Irving Corps Community Center
- Oak Cliff Corps Community Center
- Pleasant Grove Corps Community Center
Denton County
- Denton Corps Community Center
- Lewisville Corps Community Center
Collin County
- Plano Corps Community Center
- McKinney Corps Community Center
County Tarrant
- Arlington Corps Community Center
- Northside Corps Community Center
- JE & LE Mabee Social Service Center (provides heat relief services)
Ellis County
- Waxahachie Corps Community Center
The Salvation Army also distributes food, water and fans to those in need.
Pets are welcome.
