Fort Worth braces itself for another wave of freezing temperatures tomorrow night. To safeguard those without homes against the bitter cold, the City contacts the community about a network of support systems and shelters.
According to an announcement on the City of Fort Worth's official website, the City and its partners, including emergency shelter providers and transportation agencies, stand ready to respond rapidly and ensure the shelter supply does not fall short during these critical activations. Those in need should first visit established emergency shelters, such as the Presbyterian Night Shelter and Union Gospel Mission, open for individuals, and the Salvation Army, which provides refuge for families.
The City of Fort Worth's website details that on nights when temperatures hit predetermined triggers, officials will activate additional emergency shelter spaces to accommodate the overflow. Should these regular emergency shelters reach capacity, guests will be transferred to other locations with available beds.
According to the city's figures, the current winter has already lasted 24 nights, requiring the activation of overflow shelters. These shelters have seen an average of 90 guests each night, peaking on January 9 with 1,236 individuals seeking shelter across Fort Worth, "including 140 at the City of Fort Worth overflow shelter," as the city's news release highlighted.
True Worth Place is the principal resource for homeless adults daily, operating from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The City of Fort Worth's Homeless Strategies webpage provides more information about the available services and resources for the homeless.
The city advises calling 311 and pressing 9 to verify whether cold weather overflow shelters have been activated. To stay informed about your community, sign up for City News, which delivers articles like this straight to your inbox.
