These counties across Tampa Bay are opening free cold shelters for anyone in need of a warm place to stay.
TAMPA, Fla. — Cold weather shelters are opening up across the Tampa Bay area ahead of a cold front moving through the region this week.
Tuesday and Wednesday morning have a Weather Impact Alert in effect as many areas wake up in the 30s, with wind chills making it feel even colder.
To prepare, these counties across Tampa Bay are opening free cold shelters for anyone in need of a warm place to stay.
Cold weather shelters in Hillsborough County
According to the county, the following shelters will be taking in guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, unless they reach capacity prior to that time:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606Tampa Bay Mission of Hope110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606Amazing Love Ministries3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant City, FL 33566The Portico1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Cold weather shelters in Pasco County
The following shelters will be open starting at 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and close at 10 a.m. the following day:
Shady Hills Mission Chapel15925 Greenglen Lane in Spring HillFirst Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills6151 12th St. in Zephyrhills
Cold weather shelters in Pinellas County
The county said shelters will be open 6 p.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Tuesday. Many sites will serve a meal.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will provide free bus rides to and from the shelters from 5 p.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday. Riders must tell PSTA drivers that they are going to a cold weather shelter when boarding to ride fare-free.
St. Timothy Luthern Church812 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon SpringsPSTA Route #19First United Methodist Church of Clearwater411 Turner Street, ClearwaterAllows leashed/contained petsPSTA Route #52ABoys & Girls Club of Pinellas Park7790 61st St. N, Pinellas ParkPSTA Route #74First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park9025 49th St. N, Pinellas ParkAllows leashed/contained petsPSTA Route #49Unitarian Universalist Church100 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. PetersburgRequires the use of stairsPSTA Routes #9, #20, #24, SunRunnerSalvation Army1400 4th Street South, St. PetersburgRequires valid ID for entryPSTA Route #4A or BAllendale Church3803 Haines Rd. N, St. PetersburgPSTA Route #16, #38Northwest Church6330 54th Ave. N, St. PetersburgAllows leashed/contained petsPSTA Route #54, #66
Cold weather shelters in Hernando County
According to the county, a cold weather shelter will be operating at the Enrichment Center, located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Boulevard in Brooksville, from 8 a.m. Monday through 8 a.m. Tuesday. Overnight operations will continue each evening through Thursday, Jan. 29.
The Hernando County Transit (TheBus) will provide transportation to the shelter. The bus will pick up residents at 8 p.m. Monday at the Walmart on U.S. 41, located at 7305 Broad Street. Residents will be dropped off at the same location at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
County officials say the shelter will not include meals or cots, and pets are not welcome.
The following locations in the county will also be offering free cold weather supplies, including gloves, hand warmers, socks and blankets:
People Helping People:Address: 1396 Kass Cir, Spring HillHours: 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday through FridayNAMI HernandoAddress: 4030 Commercial Way, Spring HillHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through FridayHernando Mentorship EmpowermentAddress: 209 Ponce De Leon Blvd, BrooksvilleHours: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Thursday