ARLINGTON, Texas — The City of Arlington has activated its Homeless Emergency Weather Shelter Plan due to freezing temperatures, providing temporary shelter for homeless individuals from January 17 to January 19, 2026. The Salvation Army and First United Methodist Church will serve as shelter locations during this period.
The Salvation Army, located at 712 West Abram St., will operate as a temporary inclement weather shelter, accommodating up to 30 individuals. Intake is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on January 17 and January 18, with check-out at 8 a.m. the following mornings. The Arlington Police Department will make check-in exceptions for after-hours drop-offs, and breakfast will be served, according to a press release from the City of Arlington.
If The Salvation Army reaches capacity, the First United Methodist Church at 407 N. Mesquite St. will serve as an overflow shelter, accommodating up to 20 individuals. The same intake and check-out times apply, and breakfast will also be provided.
The City of Arlington’s plan, supported by a federal emergency shelter grant, is activated when temperatures drop to 39 degrees or below for four or more consecutive hours overnight. Additionally, all Arlington Public Library locations will be open for warming during standard operating hours, excluding holidays.
For homeless guests with pets, the Arlington Animal Services Shelter, located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd., will accept pets as capacity allows. For further inquiries, individuals can contact The Salvation Army at 817-860-1836 or the Arlington Animal Services Shelter at 817-459-5898.