Chill Out at Salvation Army Cooling Centers

This shaded bench isn't the cooling station.

With the ongoing heat wave and string of heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Stations and similar programs provide an important service to the community.

Dwayne Neal credits a Salvation Army Cooling Station for saving his life by recognizing his symptoms and calling paramedics. Last summer, the veteran mail carrier experienced progressive heat-related symptoms, but did not immediately realize he suffered a heat stroke on his delivery route.



Escape the Heat
The Salvation Army operates numerous cooling stations which serve cold drinks and give people a place to cool down. Click here for a list of locations and to learn how you can donate bottled water or funds.

If there is not one in your area, check your neighborhood community center for similar programs. Call 211 for additional resources.

The public library is another free option. Locations throughout the Metroplex routinely offer free programs, such as story hour and puppet shows. Dallas public libraries are also participating in the Mayor's Summer Reading Program. Through August 13, kids can log their weekly reading hours to earn prizes.