With temperatures expected to drop to or below 40 degrees across the Bay tonight, here are the local cold weather shelters available. This list will be updated as more counties release information.
Hillsborough County
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
- 110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon
- Opens at 6 p.m. Nov. 27
- The Portico
- 1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa
- Opens at 6 p.m.
- Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children.
- Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176
Citrus County
- Citrus Cold Weather Shelter
- 5113 Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa
- Open at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28
- Free transport from Citrus County Transit
Pinellas County
- The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas reports cold weather shelters may be activated at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27
No information has been provided yet for locations in:
- Pasco County
- Manatee County
- Sarasota County
- Polk County
- Hardee County
- Hernando County
This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.
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