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Updated Thursday, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n
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Support for individuals experiencing homelessness<\/p>\n
For individuals experiencing homelessness, the City manages an emergency overnight overflow sheltering program when temperatures reach certain thresholds and regular emergency shelters are at capacity. The program is designed to open additional beds and locations as needed to ensure demand does not exceed capacity.<\/p>\n
To access overnight shelter:<\/p>\n
Individuals should first go to one of the regular emergency shelters:<\/p>\n
\nUnion Gospel Mission, 1321 E. Lancaster Ave.
\nPresbyterian Night Shelter, 2400 Cypress St.
\nFamilies should go to:\u00a0The Salvation Army Mabee Center, 1855 E. Lancaster Ave.
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If individuals arrive at regular emergency shelters and beds are full, they will be relocated to available overflow beds at one of the available additional emergency shelter locations.<\/p>\n
The primary daytime resource for adults experiencing homelessness is True Worth Place, 1513 E. Presidio St., which operates daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find more information about local homeless resources and services here<\/a>.\u00a0If a resident sees someone they believe to be in crisis, they should call 911.\u00a0<\/p>\n Park & Recreation remains in close communication with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and is prepared to open community centers as emergency crisis shelters in response to incidents such as apartment fires or widespread power outages. Residents experiencing prolonged power outages or weather-related challenges are encouraged to call 311 to be connected with available City services.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you are experiencing an emergency, or see someone in immediate danger, please call 911.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Environmental Services<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Solid Waste Residential Collections<\/p>\n Garbage & Recycling:<\/p>\n
Bulk Waste:<\/p>\n
Yard Waste:<\/p>\n
Drop-Off Stations & Environmental Collection Center:<\/p>\n
Landfills & WM Recycling Facility:<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n Consumer Health Customer Service & Health Permitting<\/p>\n Consumer Health offices for in-person services have reopened. Staff are also available by phone at 817-392-7255 or by email at\u00a0consumerhealth@fortworthtexas.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Park & Recreation<\/p>\n All community centers will return to normal operating hours on Thursday, Jan. 29.<\/p>\n All golf courses will remain closed for play through Sunday, Feb. 1, and are anticipated to reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.<\/p>\n Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 29, and is anticipated to reopen on Friday, Jan. 30.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Neighborhood Services Department assistance<\/p>\n Neighborhood Assistance Services (NSD) Department<\/a> assistance is for low-income individuals and families that have been displaced from their home due to: Weather related emergencies, fires, flooding; etc.\u00a0NSD assistance is designed to be a last-resort support for the individual and\/or family in a temporary hotel.<\/p>\n Criteria for assistance: Must be at 200%\u00a0Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG)\u00a0or less. Must have a current residence\u00a0affected by the outage and\/or fire or other identified displacement : Must have proof of citizenship or legal residency.<\/p>\n If 24 hours or less assistance is required, individual\/family will be directed to call 211, go to a warming center, fire station, or day shelter.<\/p>\n NSD cannot assist with the following:<\/p>\n
Community Action Partners continues to help residents as employees are working remotely due to the poor weather conditions. Some outreach events may be postponed. Any resident who needs help with their utilities should visit our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Fort Worth road conditions<\/p>\n Latest update:\u00a0Transportation & Public Works Street Operations continues sanding roads.<\/p>\n
Locations serviced include:<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n About safe travel on area highways<\/p>\n From the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District:<\/p>\n Crews across the nine-county Fort Worth District began treating major state roadways in the area Wednesday. We are now in round-the-clock shifts as the region prepares for anticipated winter weather. The treatment at this phase in our operation is a brine application. Crews may also use a sand and salt mixture in the coming days as conditions dictate. Crews will continue working in around the clock shifts as long as warranted.<\/p>\n As we work to prepare for this weather event, we ask motorists to remember the following tips:<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n Fort Worth Police notes<\/p>\n FWPD HOPE team has been out communicating with the unhoused population to advise them of the upcoming weather and handed out brochures with warming stations locations and shelters.\u00a0<\/p>\n FWPD has increased personnel with specialized units to supplement patrol.<\/p>\n Please remember:<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n Public transit<\/p>\n For continual updates, check the\u00a0Winter Weather Preparedness page<\/a> throughout the day.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Sign up for Trinity Metro weather updates.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Protect water pipes and property<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Weather forecasts indicate the possibility of over 60 consecutive hours of subfreezing temperatures occurring in the next few days.<\/p>\n That means it\u2019s a good idea to take steps now to keep water pipes at homes and businesses from freezing and possibly bursting.<\/p>\n First: Find and learn how to shut off the water to your location at the private shut-off valve. Check this valve now to make sure it is working.<\/p>\n Make sure everyone in the household knows where this valve is in case a pipe breaks and you need to turn the water off in a hurry.<\/p>\n Fort Worth Water realizes you can\u2019t always wait for a crew to show up in an emergency and will allow you to shut off the water at the meter. Be careful when removing and replacing the lid so you do not damage the wires attached to the radio transmitter.<\/p>\n Second: Here are some prevention tips:<\/p>\n What to do if you have no water: If it\u2019s from a frozen pipe, it is safest to call a plumber to handle the problem. The pipe may be cracked and will burst when thawed. Don\u2019t use an electrical appliance to heat the pipe. This could cause the pipe to burst, creating the risk of electrocution.<\/p>\n![\"CITY](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/city-news-winter-weather-garbage.jpg\")
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\nGarbage and recycling collections will resume on Thursday, Jan. 29, with Thursday routes, as scheduled.
\nMonday, Tuesday, and Wednesday customers are allowed extra bags, next week, on Monday, Feb. 2, Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4, respectively.
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\nBulk Waste Week 4 collections will begin on Thursday, Jan. 29. All Bulk Waste Week 4 routes are planned to be completed by Saturday, Jan. 31 \u2013 no later than Saturday, Feb. 7.
\nIf safe to do so, residents can place bulk waste on the curb by Thursday before bulk collection crews come to your neighborhood.
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\nAll yard waste collections are temporarily suspended to support bulk waste collections, following this week\u2019s weather-delayed start.
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\nDrop-Off Stations will resume normal operating hours to the public starting 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
\nThe Environmental Collection Center will resume normal operating hours\u00a0Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 29-31.
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\nSoutheast Landfill and C&D Landfill are open Thursday, Jan. 29.
\nWM Recycling Facility is also open Thursday, Jan. 29.
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\nTransportation to a hotel
\nLong-term hotel stays
\nHomeless individuals
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\nCrews have treated miles of roads with over 2,400 cubic yards of sand and salt mixture.
\n3,800\u00a0 locations have been serviced with brine, sand, and\/or debris and ice cleared from roadways.
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\nPolice Department facilities
\nMedStar facilities
\nHospitals
\nJoint Emergency Operations Center
\nRoutes used in partnership with Trinity Metro
\nFort Worth Convention Center
\nWill Rogers Memorial Center in support of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
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\nGive crews extra room to work and maneuver as we work around the clock to address roadways.
\nDelay travel when possible, as travel is discouraged during winter weather events. If you must go out, please drive to conditions, leave extra traveling space around you, and check local forecasts before heading out.
\n“Driving to conditions” includes driving below posted speed limits as merited during inclement weather.
\nBridges and elevated roadways freeze first; use extra caution on these structures.
\nStay current on road conditions. Visit www.drivetexas.org<\/a>\u00a0for conditions and up-to-date information.
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\nFWPD encourages essential travel only. Please don\u2019t get out on the roadways unless absolutely necessary.\u00a0
\nIf you have to get out on the roadways, please make sure your vehicle has fuel in advance, working lights and proper tire pressure.\u00a0
\nIf you are involved in a non-injury crash, please move your vehicle off of the main roadway if possible.\u00a0
\nExtra patrols will monitor high-risk travel areas like bridges and mix masters.
\nCall\u00a0911\u00a0for any emergencies. For any minor issues, please use the non-emergency line at\u00a0817-392-4222<\/a>.
\nContinue to monitor all City of Fort Worth social media platforms for updates.\u00a0
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