Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth is again working with nonprofit groups and community organizations to help residents stay safe as extreme summer temperatures return to North Texas. The city has opened several cooling stations and water distribution locations, giving people access to air conditioning, drinking water, food and other basic support during the hottest part of the year.
The program will operate through Sept. 18. Although the resources are open to people who need relief from the heat, they are especially important for residents experiencing homelessness, who may have few places to escape high temperatures.
Fort Worth began strengthening its summer heat response after local service providers reported a rise in heat-related illnesses and deaths during the summer of 2022. The partnership between the city and nonprofit organizations is now entering its third year…