The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
If you have lost your home in a disaster (examples: home fire, tornado, flooding, hurricane), please call us at 800-733-2767 to see if we can help.
Click here to learn more about the Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services.
Click here to find an open Red Cross shelter.
The Salvation Army of North Texas will have warming shelters open in Arlington, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Garland and Lewisville.
The Salvation Army Amarillo 400 S Harrison St, Amarillo, TX 79101
The Salvation Army Arlington 712 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013. (Check-in from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
The Salvation Army Carr P Collins 5302 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235. (Check-in starts at 4:00 p.m.)
The Salvation Army Denton Shelter 1508 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209 (Check-in from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
The Salvation Army Mabee Center 1855 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103.
The Salvation Army Garland 451 W Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040. (Check-in starting at 5:00 p.m.)
The Salvation Army Lewisville 880 Fox Ave., Lewisville, TX 75067 (Check-in from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
AMARILLO WARMING STATIONS
City of Amarillo transit runs from Monday – Saturday, when temperatures are 38 degrees or lower: Amarillo provides free bus rides to people and their pets seeking shelter at:
Day Shelters:
Night Shelters:
For transportation outside of business hours or for those who can't reach a bus stop, call (806)- 414- 2243.
ARLINGTON WARMING STATIONS
Follow the City of Arlington's Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Information page to stay current on warming center openings and locations.
DALLAS WARMING STATIONS
If you need relief from the cold weather, please visit any of the City of Dallas' public facilities, including libraries and recreation centers, available during regular business hours.
Operation hours vary by location; please view the hours here: Dallas Public Library and Dallas Recreation Center.
Assistance for unsheltered individuals can be found through the Office of Homeless Solutions.
DENTON WARMING STATIONS
Warming stations with restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting areas are available during periods when the temperature low is expected to fall below 32 degrees. Click here to see a list of warming stations and community service partners providing meals.
FORT WORTH WARMING STATIONS
Follow the City of Fort Worth's Cold Weather Update page for the latest updates on the cold weather forecast and open warming centers.
LUBBOCK WARMING CENTERS
According to the city's website, an emergency warming center can be opened and operated when the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts temperatures at 25 degrees or below, an inch or more of snow, temperatures below 32 degrees with an inch of driving rain, severe wind chills or extreme temperature fluctuations.
All library branches will serve as warming centers during their normal operating hours, offering water, free Wi-Fi and charging stations for anyone needing to safely get out of the cold.
The available locations/days/times are listed on the City of Lubbock, Texas website.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management has an interactive map of warming centers and shelters open across the state for those seeking shelter.
Red Cross shelters are open to everyone in need, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Pets are welcome. All disaster assistance is free.
Los refugios de la Cruz Roja están abiertos a todas las personas necesitadas, independientemente de su raza, religión, identidad de género, orientación sexual o estado de ciudadanía. Las mascotas son bienvenidas. Toda la asistencia en caso de desastre es gratuita.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Red Cross. 90% of our workforce are volunteers. They deliver assistance and relief to our fellow Texans by volunteering with the Red Cross.
If you are a local resident looking to help the communities affected by the recent North Texas tornadoes, please consider becoming a volunteer with the Red Cross. This is your opportunity to put on a red vest and serve alongside your community.
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to become a Disaster Action Team Volunteer!
Los voluntarios son el alma de la Cruz Roja. El 90% de nuestra fuerza laboral son voluntarios. Brindan asistencia y alivio a nuestros compatriotas tejanos al ofrecerse como voluntarios con la Cruz Roja.
Si usted es un residente local que busca ayudar a las comunidades afectadas por los recientes tornados del norte de Texas, por favor considere convertirse en voluntario con la Cruz Roja. Esta es su oportunidad de ponerse un chaleco rojo y servir junto a su comunidad.
Visite redcross.org/cruz-roja/voluntarios para convertirtse en voluntario del Equipo de Acción ante Desastres!
Please click, text or call to support Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters like tornadoes and countless other crises.
Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.
Por favor haga clic, envíe un mensaje de texto o llame para apoyar la ayuda de la Cruz Roja en casos de desastre y ayudar a las personas afectadas por desastres como tornados e innumerables otras crisis.
Visita redcross.org, llama al 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) o envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra REDCROSS al 90999 para hacer una donación de $10. Su donación permite a la Cruz Roja prepararse, responder y ayudar a las personas a recuperarse de desastres grandes y pequeños.
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