North Texas Winter Storm Preparations: Icy Roads, Travel, and Shelters

Emergency Response and Road Safety

• 🚨 Governor Greg Abbott has activated emergency response resources in anticipation of winter weather.
• ❄️ Tex crews are pre-treating roads and bridges to combat icy conditions.
• 🚑 State troopers, the National Guard, and emergency medical teams will be on standby for stranded drivers.

Air Travel Adjustments

• ✈️ American Airlines is waiving change fees for flights affected by the storm.
• 🛫 DFW Airport crews are prepared to treat roads and bridges on airport property and maintain runway operations.
• 🌨️ Dallas Love Field will have crews working around the clock to monitor, treat, and clear runways.

Shelter and Community Support

• 🏠 A Fort Worth nonprofit, When We Love, is opening an emergency shelter to prepare for extended freezing temperatures.
• 📍 The shelter is located at 1100 East Lancaster Avenue and will open Friday at 5:00 p.m.
• ⚠️ This is a citywide effort urging those experiencing homelessness to seek warmth and safety.

Utility Preparedness

• ⚡ Encore is mobilizing crews and equipment across North Texas, with extra transformers and hardware ready for potential outages.
• 🛠️ Residents are urged to assemble a storm safety kit for the weekend.