Cold Weather Update and Resources from City of Fort Worth

 (Per an email passed along to the board by Kenneth Nalley)

The City of Fort Worth is sharing resources for cold weather conditions.

 

Regular Emergency Shelters
Prepared to serve individuals on cold nights:

  • Presbyterian Night Shelter: 2400 Cypress St.
  • Union Gospel Mission: 1321 E. Lancaster Ave.
  • Families: Please go to The Salvation Army, 1855 E. Lancaster Ave.

 

Community Centers Are Open

  • All community centers are open during regular business hours, and residents are welcome to visit for a place to get warm.
  • The Fort Worth Parks & Recreation Department works closely with Directions Home, and specific centers have been identified as overflow overnight shelter sites.

 

Road Conditions
The safety and well-being of all motorists are a high priority for the City of Fort Worth. The Transportation and Public Works Department monitors severe weather and coordinates with the City's Office of Emergency Management and first responders.

 

For all weather-related updates, please visit fortworthtexas.gov/winter. On this page, you will find information about:

  • Municipal Court schedule changes
  • Shelter availability, including pet-friendly options
  • Community centers
  • Road conditions
  • How to protect pipes
  • Preparing for the weather with pets
  • Garbage collection services

 

Report any weather-related issues on the MyFW app

You can report emergency issues directly on the MyFW app. Simply download the app and report any emergencies you encounter. Below the QR code to access.

 

 

What else can you do?

Visit the Customer Care site to report any emergency issues just like you do on the app. The City's field operations crews will handle your request as soon as possible.

 

The MyFW app has also added Emergency Categories to facilitate the top emergency requests during weather events. Emergency Service Requests include:

  • Clogged Inlet/Storm Drain Emergency
  • No Water Service Emergency
  • Street Blocked/Hazard Emergency
  • Street Light - Emergency
  • Traffic Sign Issue (Emergency)
  • Tree Traffic Visibility Hazard Emergency
  • Water Leaks/Mainbreak Emergency
  •  

Note that the most up-to-date information is also on the main page of the app.

 

To contact the City

 

As conditions change, continue to visit the City’s website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

 

5 Cold weather tips you need to know : https://youtu.be/AS3w6cL5aG8

 

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