TAMPA. FLA. — With temperatures dropping across the Tampa Bay area and expected to dip below 40 degrees, here are the local cold weather shelters available.
Citrus County
- The shelter will be open on Nov. 10 and 11 from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Hot meals, warm sleeping area and showers provided.
- Transportation is also available through Citrus County Transit (please refer to the fliers for weekday and holiday bus schedules).
- Location: 5113 S. Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa | More info: 352-234-3099
County officials said the shelter is in need of volunteers and donations.
For more info, visit basicsunited.org or Citrus Cold Weather Shelter.
Hernando County
Hernando County Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of Brooksville, is opening a warming center. It will open at 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday. But there will be no meals or cots provided. And no pets are allowed.
- Location: Brooksville Enrichment Center, located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville
Hillsborough County
According to county officials, cold weather shelters for adults will be activated on Monday night and Tuesday night for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations.
All the following shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Nov. 10 and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Nov. 11, or until they reach capacity.
- Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park 107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church (preferred media location) 500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope 110 Parsons Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
- Amazing Love Ministries 3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
- Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries 2104 Mud Lake Rd. Plant City, 33566
- The Portico 1001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, 33602
All congregate shelters (where people are provided space in a common area with limited to no privacy) are reserved for adults only.
Additionally, Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of two-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. As a requirement, pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling 813-209-1176. Phone lines will be open Monday until 5 p.m. or until vouchers run out.
Officials said donations a welcome at the cold weather shelters, they are accepting donations, such as hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and toiletries.
Pasco County
- Cold Weather Shelter Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. each day
- Shady Hills Mission Chapel, 15925 Greenglen Lane, Spring Hill | More info: 727-856-2948
- First Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills 6151 12th Street, Zephyrhills | More info: 615-483-4356.
Polk County
The Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland will be open Monday and operating beyond "normal capacity," while seeking canned goods, milk, snacks, pantry staples, money and prayers.
Manatee County
- Manatee County’s Emergency Management Division is coordinating with The Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space at its Manatee County location, 1204 14th St. W., Bradenton.
- Check-in will begin at 6 p.m. on Nov.10 and Nov. 11.
- Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will provide transportation beginning at 5 p.m. from the following pickup locations:
- Turning Points – 701 17th Ave W, Bradenton
- MCAT Bus Depot (DeSoto Station) – 820 301 Blvd W, Bradenton
- Under One Roof – 407 57th Ave E, Bradenton
- Palmetto Police Department – 1115 10th St W, Palmetto
- Turning Points – 701 17th Ave W, Bradenton
Potential record-breaking cold spell
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