With many Richardson residents still without power, warming centers have been opened throughout the city. The hours of each location vary, with some being open only during the day and others available 24 hours per day. Facilities that offer overnight shelter encourage people to bring cots, blankets, air mattresses, snacks, board games/activities, and any other items to make their stay as comfortable as possible.

People visiting a warming center will be required to follow COVID-19 safety protocols by wearing masks and maintaining distance from other groups. Limited charging stations will also be provided for electronic devices. Some facilities allow pets, while others do not. If you bring your pet, please bring all needed supplies such as water bowls and pet waste bags. Also, consider the temperament of your pet around other animals and people before bringing it into an environment that may be stressful and cause it to be aggressive.

A full list of warming center accommodations is below:

  • Fire Station #3 (lobby)
    2519 Custer Pkwy
    Open 24-hours
  • First Baptist Church
    1001 N Central Expressway
    Open until 6 p.m. Thursday
  • First United Methodist Church
    503 N. Central Expressway
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    972-235-8385
    (Pets allowed but must be on a leash and preferably in a crate)
  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center
    2831 E President George Bush Hwy
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Northrich Baptist Church
    1101 Custer Rd.
    Open now thru Thursday 7pm
  • Richardson Civic Center
    411 W. Arapaho Rd.
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    (Pets must be in a crate or on a 6-foot or shorter leash at all times)
  • Richardson Police Department HQ Lobby
    200 N Greenville Ave
    Open 24-hours
  • Richardson YMCA
    821 Custer Rd
    10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church
    1201 W. Belt Line Rd. 
    Wednesday: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
    Thursday:  1 a.m. – 10 p.m.
    Friday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • St Philopateer Orthodox Church
    1440 E Campbell Rd.
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    (Pets not allowed)
  • Office Building Operated by Durkin Properties LLC
    500 Lockwood Dr. (at Custer Rd. and Lockwood Dr.)
    Open until further notice
  • Islamic Association of North Texas (IANT)
    840 Abrams Rd.
    Thur. 9 a.m. – Fri. 9 a.m.