The Brief
- The Salvation Army has activated its heat relief services across North Texas due to extreme temperatures.
- The organization is opening cooling and hydration stations in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, and Ellis counties.
- These services are triggered when the forecast predicts temperatures of 100 degrees or higher for at least two consecutive days.
DALLAS – The Salvation Army has activated its heat relief services across North Texas in response to extreme temperatures, opening cooling and hydration stations to help the region’s most vulnerable populations.
North Texas Heat Relief
The organization is providing hydration, food, and shelter at select locations in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, and Ellis counties. These services are activated when the forecast calls for temperatures of 100 degrees or higher, or a heat index of more than 105 degrees for at least two consecutive days.
What they’re saying:
“We’re here with the goal of providing relief from these extreme temperatures to our most vulnerable neighbors in need, while supplying them with emotional and spiritual care,” said Major Carolyn Webb, Area Commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas.…