Full Notification

We understand that a large portion of our community has now been without electricity for an extended period of time. In response, the City of Red Oak has established a 48-hour Warming Shelter in the old ROISD Junior High Gymnasium at 200 Live Oak St.

Residents who have been without power for an hour or more are invited to use this facility to warm up and get relief from the decreasing temperatures. The gym can be accessed from the front doors on the far left of the building entrance.

Roads are covered with snow and ice. If this is your only option, please drive slowly and safely, and prepare your vehicle with jumper cables, car phone charger, bottled water and blankets.

Warming Shelter Guidelines:
- COVID-19 protocols must be followed. Individuals need to stay with family units, abide by social distancing requirements and wear masks.
- Pets are ONLY permitted if in kennels, crates or carriers. Simply being on a leash is not acceptable.
- Residents are encouraged to bring snacks and water.
- Residents may bring pillows, blankets and padded mats in order to get sleep during extended outages.
- There is limited access to power outlets to charge phones or other devices.