Description: This point layer identifies designated emergency shelter locations within the City of DeSoto. These facilities are activated during emergencies to provide temporary housing, safety, and essential services to displaced residents.Purpose: To support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and public safety operations by mapping the locations and attributes of emergency shelters.Geographic Extent: City of DeSoto, Dallas County, TexasCoordinate System: NAD 1983 StatePlane Texas North Central FIPS 4202 FeetData Type: PointScale: Suitable for use at 1:4,800 or largerUpdate Frequency: As needed, based on shelter availability or operational changesData Source: Compiled by the GIS Division in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management and local partners (e.g., Red Cross, school districts)Attributes:Shelter_ID: Unique identifierShelter_Name: Name of the shelter facilityAddress: Physical addressCapacity: Maximum occupancyADA_Accessible: Yes/NoPet_Friendly: Yes/NoPrimary_Use: School, church, community center, etc.Activation_Status: Active, Standby, InactiveContact_Info: Managing agency or emergency contactLast_Updated: Date of last updateData Steward: GIS Division, City of DeSotoUsage Constraints: For emergency planning and operational use. Not to be used as a real-time shelter availability indicator.