HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County is opening multiple shelters as temperatures are expected to be the coldest they've been since January this week.
Starting Monday night and into Tuesday, unhoused individuals or those who have inadequate heating resources in their homes can utilize the county's cold weather shelters, according to a press release.
Organizers are expecting high demand with limited capacity. Anyone who is able to find a warm place to stay, like at a family member's or friend's, is urged to do so.
The county says all cold weather shelters will start taking in guests between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, "unless they reach capacity prior to that time."
All congregate shelters are for adults only. For anyone with children, Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the county. Pre-registration is required by calling (813) 209-1176.
Here is a list of cold weather shelters opening in Hillsborough County:
- 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 (Tuesday only)
3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
FORECAST:
Monday: You will need your winter jackets. Bright blue skies and brisk with highs only in the lower to middle 60s. A north wind at 10-20 mph will make it feel colder. High: 66
Tonight: Remember the pets and plants once again. Clear skies with wind chills in many spots falling from 30-35 as another cold front arrives. Low: 42
Tuesday: Chilled sunshine with cold air advection keeping highs only in the lower to middle 60s. It will feel like the 50s for most of the day. High: 64
