Pasco County Issues Cold Weather Alert

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — With temperatures anticipated to drop in Pasco County following Friday’s rains, residents are being warned to brace for near-freezing weather in the days ahead.

To help those without housing or adequate heat escape outdoor conditions, Pasco County has announced its cold weather shelters will open overnight Saturday, Jan.23, and Sunday, Jan. 24.

“A cold front will be moving into our area that will allow temperatures to fall into the lower 30s,” the county explained in a media release. “These low temperatures and wind chills are dangerous to anyone who will be outside for a long period of time. Children, the elderly, and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold and extra care should be taken to protect them.”

The following shelters will open on Saturday and Sunday nights:

Impact Family Ministries, 8020 Washington St., Port Richey

• This shelter is open for men and women at 6 p.m. both nights and closes at 8 a.m. each day
• For more information call, 727-434-2176

Joining Hands Mission UMC, 3333 U.S. 19 N., Suite 1, Holiday

• This shelter opens at 6 p.m. both nights and closes at 7 a.m. each day. It is open to men and women.
• For more information, call 727-215-8084

Restored Hope, Dade City

• This shelter is open to families and individuals. Those in need should call the shelter by 7 p.m. to arrange accommodations. The number is 352-437-4815.

Samaritan Project, Zephyrhills

• This shelter is open to families and individuals. Call the shelter between 6 and 9 p.m. to arrange accommodations. The number to call is 813-810-8670.

Metropolitan Ministries West Pasco

• This option is available for families. To find out more, call United Way at 2-1-1.

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