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Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Texas - Warming Centers 01 January 2100 ( news )
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area , state Texas ( By Press Release office)
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City warming centers to be open during arctic blast
Three publicly accessible warming centers will be open in Lewisville this holiday weekend as the City activates its Code Blue program .
Mayor TJ Gilmore issued a
local state of emergencyon Thursday , Jan . 11 , ahead of an expected arctic blast that is forecast to bring an extended period of subfreezing temperatures . The declaration activates appropriate portions of the City emergency management plan , such as those related to Winter Weather Hazard - Specific Supplements .
The warming centers will be open starting at 10 a . m . , Friday , Jan . 12 , through Wednesday , Jan . 17 .
Locations
Lewisville Public Library
, 1197 W . Main Street
The Vista ( Formerly Music City Mall ) , 2401 S . Stemmons Freeway
The Salvation Army Lewisville
, 880 Fox Avenue
The Salvation Army Lewisville is not usually permitted to operate an overnight shelter but is authorized under the Code Blue program when the mayor issues a declaration of emergency .
There are no age restrictions , and these warming shelters are open to anyone who needs to use them , but there are some rules at each location . Those rules are:
Lewisville Public Library
Hours:
Open Friday , Jan . 12 , and Saturday , Jan . 13 - 10 a . m . - 5 p . m .
Closed Sunday , Jan . 14
Closed Monday , Jan . 15
Open Tuesday , Jan . 16 and Wednesday , Jan . 17 - 9 a . m . - 8 p . m .
Service Animals only
Beverages in containers with lids are permitted in the library except at public - use computers and electronic equipment . No alcohol allowed .
Food may be consumed only in the downstairs lobby near the West entrance , or when provided during library programs .
Weapons are allowed as long as the person is in compliance with state and federal laws
The Vista
Hours:
Open Friday , Jan . 12 , and Saturday , Jan . 13 - 11 a . m . - 7 p . m .
Open Sunday , Jan . 14 – Noon - 6 p . m .
Open Monday , Jan . 15 – Wednesday , Jan 17 - 11 a . m . - 7 p . m .
Pets are allowed on a leash
Outside food and beverage is allowed
Weapons are allowed as long as the person is in compliance with state and federal laws
The Salvation Army Lewisville
Hours:Open 24 hours a day
Service Animals only
No outside food and beverage
No weapons
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