As the North Texas heat index numbers continue to hit triple digits, the Salvation Army’s cooling stations across the DFW Metroplex are providing life-saving relief for hundreds of homeless persons, people without air conditioning and those whose jobs require them to work outside.
The stations provide two necessary things for those at risk of heat exposure:
Hydration – People should drink plenty of water when it’s excessively hot. Cold water will be available each day throughout the summer. With such scorching temperatures it’s important for people to drink water before they get thirsty and to continue drinking throughout the day.
A cool environment – Increasing the amount of time spent in air-conditioned environments helps the body cool off and lessens the likelihood of getting overheated. The Salvation Army’s cooling stations provide a cool environment where people can cool off for a brief time or stay all day.
The Garland cooling station location is: The Salvation Army, 451 West Avenue D, Garland, Texas 75040