Cold weather shelters will be opening in the Bay area as temperatures are expected to drop.
We have posted county-by-county information below and will add new entries as we get them.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Hillsborough County’s cold weather shelters program will be activated until Jan. 9 and will take in people until they reach capacity.
Metropolitan Ministries will be supplying a limited number of single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. You will be required to pre-register to get the motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176. Phone lines will be open Monday, Jan. 6, until 5 p.m.
Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Hyde Park United Methodist Church at The Portico
1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
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
All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling the number below. Phone lines will be open Friday, Dec. 20, until 5 p.m. Families with minor children should call (813) 209-1176.
CITRUS COUNTY
In Homosassa, the Nature Coast Church on S. Suncoast Blvd, will be opening from 6 p.m. - 7 a.m. If you are in need of transportation, Citrus County transit will provide transportation to the shelter at no cost. More information...
PASCO COUNTY
Shelter for those without housing available Tuesday night
As extremely cold air moves into our area, Pasco County is opening a Cold Weather Shelter Tuesday, January 7. Anyone needing a warm place to spend the night can head to the Shady Hills Mission Chapel in Spring Hill. The shelter will open at 6 p.m. Tuesday and closes Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Pasco County Cold Weather Shelter Details:
Tuesday, January 7 | 6 p.m. - 10 a.m.
Shady Hills Mission Chapel | 15925 Greenglen Lane | Spring Hill
For more information, please call 727.856.2948.
The extreme cold expected this weekend could be dangerous to anyone who will be outside for long periods of time. Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold, and extra care should be taken to protect them.
PINELLAS COUNTY
Pinellas County will activate their cold weather shelters starting January 7th.
Through a partnership with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), bus rides to and from Cold Night Shelters will be free from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the activation. Riders must tell PSTA drivers that they are going to a Pinellas Cold Night Shelter when boarding to ride fare-free. If clients are being denied fare-free rides, they can ask the drivers to contact PSTA dispatch.
A list of Cold Night Shelters is below:
Tarpon Springs
Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast
111 West Lime Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
6:00pm – 6:00am
PSTA Route # 19
Clearwater
First United Methodist Church of Clearwater
411 Turner Street, Clearwater, FL 33755
6:00pm – 6:00am
PSTA Route # 52
Pinellas Park
Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast
7790 61st Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
6:00pm – 6:00am
PSTA Route # 74
First United Methodist Church
9025 49th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
6:00pm – 6:00am
Please Note: This location requires the use of stairs
PSTA Route # 52
St. Petersburg
Northwest Church
6330 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
6:00pm – 6:00am
PSTA Route # 75
WestCare Turning Point
1801 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
6:00pm – 6:00am
PSTA Route # 9
Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg
100 Mirror Lake Drive North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
6:00pm – 6:00am
Please Note: This location requires the use of stairs
PSTA Route # 18, 23, 100X
Salvation Army – St. Petersburg
1400 4TH Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
6:00pm – 6:00am
PSTA Route # 4
Families should call First Contact (2-1-1) for referrals to Cold Night Family Shelters.
More Information:
Guests are accepted until the shelter is full.
All sites provide a warm place to sleep, and many sites also serve a meal.
Guests will be advised if the shelter will be open on additional nights as conditions warrant.
SARASOTA COUNTY
Sarasota County Emergency Management will provide cold weather shelters for those individuals in need. Dinner, snacks and breakfast will be provided by All Faiths Food Bank. NOTE: You should bring your own sleeping materials.
These cold weather shelters will be offered this evening, Jan. 6 through breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 7:
100 Church – Monday and Tuesday
14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port
5 p.m. until 7 a.m. A meal will be provided.
Salvation Army - Tuesday
5 p.m. until 6 a.m. A meal will be provided.
MANATEE COUNTY
Cold weather shelter will open Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Salvation Army, at 1204 14th Street West in Bradenton. Opens at 6 p.m.