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Dallas officials report shelters, street treatment and emergency services running during winter storm
Summary
City officials said sheltering operations served more than 1,200 people overnight, crews treated about 4,000 lane miles of roadway, sanitation resumed collections, and 311 call volume remained manageable as the city monitors freezing conditions and event traffic for the Cotton Bowl.
Kevin Oden, director of Emergency Management and Crisis Response, told reporters the city’s emergency teams remain mobilized after this week’s winter storm, with three priorities: deploy resources promptly, ensure resident safety and provide timely public information.
"Our teams have demonstrated exceptional dedication," Oden said, praising the mayor, city council and city manager for support and highlighting coordinated work across departments. He said transportation and public works crews are treating roughly 4,000 lane miles of roadway through 24-hour operations to maintain mobility.
The Office of Homeless Solutions reported that shelters were serving a combined total of 1,252…
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