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​Pasco County To Open Cold Weather Shelters Tuesday

The National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures of near 40 degrees in Pascco County early Wednesday.​

Pasco County to Open Cold Weather Shelters

As extremely cold air moves into the area, Pasco County and community partners are opening cold weather shelters Tuesday, Dec. 1, for anyone needing a warm place to spend the night.

The National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures of near 40 degrees in Pascco County early Wednesday.

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The shelters will open today at 5 p.m. and close Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m.

To make sheltering arrangements, call one of the following numbers before 8 p.m.:

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  • The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County, 727-809-1249 (limited service; no pets.)
  • The United Way, Dial 211
  • Metropolitan Ministries, 813-209-4860

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