HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – With temperatures expected to plummet tonight, Hillsborough County is activating its cold weather shelters to provide refuge for those without adequate heating.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chill in Hillsborough County on Wednesday night.
To ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable residents, the county is partnering with several organizations to offer temporary shelter. However, due to anticipated high demand and limited capacity, residents are encouraged to seek shelter with friends or family first, if possible.
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Available shelters (adults only):
- Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park (107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606)
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church (500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606)
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope (212 S. St. Cloud Ave. Building A, Valrico, FL 33594)
Shelters will be open from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11th, unless they reach capacity sooner.
Families with children:
Metropolitan Ministries will provide a limited number of single-night motel vouchers for families with minor children on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required by calling (813) 209-1176 before 5:00 PM today.
Organizations interested in partnering with the county to provide cold weather shelter can contact Israel Segarra, Chief Buyer, Procurement Services Department, at [email address removed] for more information.
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