Temperatures in Tarrant County are on the rise. Here’s where to find a cooling station
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Temperatures in Tarrant County are on the rise. Here’s where to find a cooling station

Community Crossroads is First Presbyterian Church’s mission outreach center, 1516 Hemphill St. in Southside Fort Worth, and houses a food pantry, clothing closet, dental clinic and educational classes for people in need of resources. (David Moreno | Fort Worth Report)
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As temperatures rise, Tarrant County Homeless Coalition is partnering with Fort Worth organizations to establish cooling stations and extend resources for those living outdoors during summer 2024. 

Between May and September 2023, 41 local residents died from heat-related illnesses, according to updated numbers from Tarrant County Public Health. A significant number of deaths were Tarrant County residents without consistent shelter, according to the public health department.

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“The extreme Texas heat can be dangerous for people experiencing homelessness,” Lauren King, executive director of Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, said in a statement. “Our street outreach teams will also distribute water and assess for other needs as we work together to provide resources for those in need.”

The city of Fort Worth has established several resource locations through Sept. 16. The following locations will be open:

Community Crossroads 

Location: 1516 Hemphill St. 

Cooling station: 3-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

First Street Methodist Mission 

Location: 801 W. 1st St. 

Cooling station: 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday 

Closed July 4

Presbyterian Night Shelter 

Location: 2400 Cypress St. 

Overnight bed assignments starting at 1 p.m. during days over 100 degrees

Salvation Army J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Services Center

Location: 1855 E. Lancaster Ave. 

Bottled water distribution: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 

True Worth Place

Location: 1513 E. Presidio St. 

Cooling station: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week 

Dinner included 

United Gospel Mission of Tarrant County

Location: 1331 E. Lancaster Ave. 

Handing out water bottles seven days a week 

When We Love 

Location: 1100 E. Lancaster Ave. 

Cooling station: 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 

Water/ice stations: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Staff at Fort Worth libraries and community centers received training from the city’s HOPE Unit on how to identify and respond to heat-related conditions. Locations will be open during regular hours. 

Additional information about cooling stations in Fort Worth can be found here.

In Arlington, two organizations will offer daytime resources for those experiencing homelessness during the heat:

Arlington Life Shelter

Location: 325 W. Division St. 

8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday

Facility will serve as an outdoor hydration center for those in need of water.

Salvation Army 

Location: 712 W. Abram St. 

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Noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 

Indoor accommodations available for up to three guests at a time in 30-minute increments, but exceptions can be made for families. 

Water is provided. 

Several Arlington libraries will offer seating and water fountains during regular hours, including George W. Hawkes Downtown, East Library and Recreation Center, Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch, Northeast Branch, Southeast Branch and Woodland West. 

In order to beat the heat, people should stay inside as much as possible, drink plenty of water throughout the day, wear light-colored clothing, apply sunscreen and keep air conditioning on inside vehicles. If your car does not have AC, roll down your windows. 

David Moreno is the health reporter for the Fort Worth Report. His position is supported by a grant from Texas Health Resources. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.

At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

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