Pasco Opening Cold Weather Shelters Thursday, Friday

As the Tampa Bay area braces for a cold snap, Pasco County is preparing to house those without heat.

The county announced it will open cold weather shelters by Thursday and Friday evenings as the chilly weather moves through.

The National Weather Service is anticipating lows in the county to reach the low 40s Thursday night. On Friday, low temperatures will drop to the upper 30s. When wind chill is factored into the mix, conditions could become hazardous, the county noted in announcing shelter openings.

The following shelters will be open both Thursday and Friday nights:

Impact Family Ministries

• 8020 Washington St., Port Richey ( No Families)
• Open 6:30 p.m. – dinner
• Close 8 a.m. – breakfast
• 727-434-2176

Restored Hope, Dade City

Those requiring shelter must call by 7 p.m. to make arrangements.

Phone: 352-437-4815

Samaritan Project, Zephyrhills

Call between 6-9 p.m. to arrange shelter

Phone: 813-813-8670

For more information about shelters, call the United Way at 211.

Pasco County public transportation will offer free rides to those in need of getting to a shelter during its normal business hours. Riders should let drivers know they are heading to a cold weather shelter when they board, the county announcement stated.

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