Salvation Army opens cooling stations around North Texas

Salvation Army opens 11 North Texas cooling stations

There are now 11 Salvation Army cooling stations open for people who need relief from the excessive heat.

DALLAS - People needing relief from the excessive heat can visit a Salvation Army cooling station.

There are now 11 cooling stations set up across Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Ellis counties.

Anyone is welcome to use the facilities, but they are primarily for people most at risk for heat-related illnesses, like seniors and those experiencing homelessness.

As the temperature climbs above 100 degrees, the Salvation Army said the cooling stations could save lives.

"It’s extremely critical. We know that this heat can be life-threatening, especially for those who are young or elderly or who have life-threatening issues. So, we want everyone who is needing to seek care from the heat, solace from the heat, to come on in to the Salvation Army," said Capt. Maxie DeBlanc with Salvation Army of North Texas.

The following locations are open as cooling stations: