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Dallas readies city operations and shelters as winter storm approaches
Summary
City of Dallas officials said Thursday they are in a preparedness posture for an expected winter storm, increasing staffing at the emergency operations center and urging residents to follow four quick protections — people, pipes, pets and plants — while utilities, public works and public safety teams stage resources.
City of Dallas officials said the city is in a preparedness phase ahead of a winter storm expected late Wednesday night into Thursday, and they described a coordinated mobilization of emergency operations, utilities and public works to protect residents and critical services.
Kevin Oden, director of Emergency Management and Crisis Response, told media the city will increase emergency operations staffing beginning Thursday at 5 a.m. and will provide daily briefings and press availabilities. "We have 2 current main objectives: 1st is to put the resources in place that serve our residents prior to any impacts being felt. And…
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