Beat the Heat Program

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Community Action Partners and Reliant Energy Launch 'Beat the Heat' Program

To help residents stay cool and manage their electricity use during the summer, the City of Fort Worth's Community Action Partners, in partnership with Reliant Energy, has announced the statewide Beat the Heat Program for Fort Worth residents. 

The elderly are especially susceptible to heat. It takes seniors nearly twice as long as younger individuals to return to their core body temperature after being exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures. Low-income or fixed-income residents can take advantage of cooling centers listed below where they can rest and cool off.

 

Cooling Centers

  • Como Community Center
    4660 Horne St.
    Fort Worth, TX 76107
    817-392-5300
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
    5565 Truman Drive
    Fort Worth, TX 76112
    817-392-5966
  • Northside Community Center
    1100 N.W. 18th St.
    Fort Worth, TX 76164
    817-392-5992
  • Worth Heights Community Center
    3551 New York Ave.
    Fort Worth, TX 76110
    817-392-8724
        

 

Staying Cool at Home - Tips

Here are tips for staying cool at home this summer:
  • Pay attention to the temperature in your home.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking more water than usual.
  • Use cooling towels.
  • Take cool baths or showers.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which are dehydrating. 
  • Have a loved one call to check on you throughout the day.
  • Ask your doctor how heat can affect any medications you're taking.
  • Limit outdoor activity. 
  • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

Application

Residents can request a cooling device to help beat the heat at home using this form.

Beat the Heat Application

Priority is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to vulnerable populations such as seniors, individuals with disabilities and families with young children.

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