As temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees with wind chills even lower this week, Hillsborough County said it will open cold weather shelters for four nights.
The shelters also are open to residents who live in homes without adequate heat and who are unable to find other accommodations.
All shelters will take in people from 6 until 8 p.m. unless they reach capacity before that time.
The shelters are located at:
- Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park, 107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church at The Portico, 500 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope, 212 S. St. Cloud Ave. Building A, Valrico, FL 33594
- Amazing Love Ministries, 3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
Metropolitan Ministries said the group would supply a limited number of single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with children, but pre-registration is required for motel vouchers. Families with children should call 813-209-1176 for more information.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
