The US National Weather Service-Fort Worth is has issued a Winter Weather Warning for North Texas, in effect as of Monday, Jan. 30, thru 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Residents are advised to monitor weather media closely and take precautions.
Keep up with the latest weather info from your local weather media or the National Weather Service-Fort Worth. If you must travel during icy conditions, use extreme caution!
In anticipation of the inclement weather, City of The Colony offices and facilities will be closing early at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Keep watch on this space for future updates. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Preparedness
We encourage residents to visit the Preparedness/Emergency Management section of our website for information on emergency kits and communication plans. Most importantly, take steps in advance to protect the "Four Ps" at your home or business:
Please visit www.Ready.gov for additional weather preparedness information - and make sure to TURN OFF YOUR SPRINKLERS.
Power Outages
Should your power go out, report the outage to your utility provider, which would be either Oncor or CoServ:
To help conserve energy, our partners at CoServ suggest:
- Setting your thermostat to 68 or lower, and,
- Turning down your water heater temperature setting to warm (120 degrees F).
Warming Stations
The Salvation Army of Lewisville responds to cold weather crises by providing warming stations throughout DFW. Visit their website for a list of area shelters. The Lewisville Corps Community Center is open as a day inclement weather shelter; while providing support to Relevant Life Church in Lewisville, an overnight cold weather shelter available as determined by City of Lewisville officials. More information is available on their website and social media.