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Dallas opens secondary inclement-weather shelter as Fair Park nears capacity
Summary
The Office of Homeless Solutions said the city opened sheltering Sunday and added a secondary site at the old Austin Street building (2929 Hickory) after Fair Park reached capacity; the city provides pickups to shelters, allows pets, and gives departing guests DART passes.
City officials said Dallas expanded inclement-weather sheltering as demand rose and outlined how outreach, transportation and site operations will work during the storm.
Christine Crosley, director of the Office of Homeless Solutions, said the city triggered inclement-weather sheltering Sunday when forecast criteria were met and opened Fair Park Grand Place (3701 Grand Avenue) as the primary site with Austin Street staff leading…
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