Cities are stepping up preparations ahead of the arctic blast expected to send temperatures tumbling to dangerously cold levels on Thursday.
Dallas is coordinating with the Austin Street Shelter to provide extra capacity for homeless occupants.The city is also making accommodations for people who lose power.
"We will have all our rec centers and libraries open as warming centers during normal business hours, and if there's a need we will look at extending those hours depending on if there's a power outage or a need," said Rocky Vaz, the director of the Dallas Office of Emergency Management. The original building for the Austin Street Center will be used to house more than 360 men and women.The main locations will be:
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