TAMPA -- BRRR! That's what many people across Tampa Bay are saying as the thermometer takes another dip into cooler weather.
A freeze warning goes into effect late Wednesday and lasts through the morning Thursday, Jan. 18. This includes much of Tampa Bay, where the air temperature could drop into the upper 20s and low 30s.
Cold weather shelters across the bay will again be opening their doors to people in need of a warm place to stay overnight.
The following shelters will be made available across the following counties:
HERNANDO COUNTY:
Women and men specific shelters will open.
The men's shelter will be available at the following location and individuals are asked to contact Jericho Road Ministries for assistance:
- 1090 Mondon Hill Road in Brooksville, 34605, (352) 799-2912, ext. 103
The women's shelter will be available at the following location:
- Mary's House
1163 Howell Ave. in Brooksville, 34601, (352) 799-2912, ext. 109
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY:
Cold weather shelters will open at 6 p.m. for individuals and families unless otherwise indicated. People in need of transportation, including pet owners, should arrange a ride with the Hillsborough County Sunshine Line at (813) 272-7272 between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
If bringing a pet to a cold weather shelter, owners should bring leashes, crates, food, blankets, and medications for their pets. Limited supplies will be available at shelters.
If you would like to donate to a cold weather shelter in the area, the following will be accepted as donations: hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, disinfectant wipes and spray, toothbrushes toothpaste, deodorant, disposable cups, coffee, creamer, paper plates, paper towels, plastic utensils, and sugar.
The following locations will be made available:
- Brandon Community Center, (813) 635-8179
510 E. Sadie St. in Brandon
Pets allowed in shelter
- Jackson Springs Recreation Center, (813) 554-5004
8620 Jackson Springs Rd. in Town 'N Country
Pets allowed in shelter
- Hands of Hope Outreach at New Hope @ the Cornerstone, (813) 323-4013
310 N. Collins St. in Plant City
- Wimauma Senior Center, (813) 671-7672
5714 North St. in Wimauma
- Metropolitan Ministries, After hours phone number: (813) 209-1077
2106 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa
Families come to this location for motel vouchers before 5 p.m.
- Salvation Army, After hours phone number (813) 226-0055
1514 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa
Open for adults
PASCO COUNTY:
Cold weather shelters will open Wednesday and Thursday. Shelters will be available from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following day. Families are asked to call The United Way at 2-1-1.
Shelters for individuals are available at the following locations:
- Joining Hands Mission, (727) 215-8084
3333 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Suite 1 in Holiday
- Restored Hope, Before 6 p.m., call: (352) 437-4815, After hours phone: (813) 810-8670
Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills
SARASOTA COUNTY:
Cold weather shelters will open Wednesday and Thursday.
The following shelters will open at the following locations:
- Salvation Army - Center of Hope
1400 10th St. in Sarasota
Will open the front porch to people at 4 p.m. and start allowing people inside the shelter at 6:30 p.m.
- New Hope Community Church
5600 S. Biscayne Dr. in North Port
Will open at 7 p.m.
- Grace United Methodist Church
400 E. Field Ave. in Venice
Will open at 5 p.m.
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