Dallas opens a 900-person shelter at Fair Park as city officials and nonprofits collaborate to safeguard individuals, pets, plants, and pipes from the extreme cold. Outreach teams work to connect homeless individuals with shelter and resources.
From homeowners to nonprofits helping the homeless, the community is gearing up to protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the frigid temperaturesAs homeowners and local governments brace for the cold, preparations were well underway on Sunday to protect people, pets, plants and pipes from the cold temperatures.
"Everyone should have the right to live until at least tomorrow making sure they have a roof over their head and something to eat," said Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center. Inside the shelter, there will be security at the 50-thousand-square-foot building where people will walk through a metal detector. They'll then receive a blanket and a bag of snacks.
He said the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is providing mental health professionals. The shelter will also have paramedics from Dallas Fire-Rescue. Parkland is also providing resources.During a news conference on Sunday, the city of Dallas said thanks to the community and also City of Dallas employees, they've collected thousands of winter caps, gloves and jackets, but are in need of more.
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