A cold front is expected come through the greater Tampa Bay region on Sunday — leading into chilly weather for the start of the week.
In anticipation, counties are opening up shelters to provide warmth for those who need it.
Shelters are typically activated when the National Weather Service expects the “feels like” temperature to hit 40 degrees or below for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Below is a shelter list and information by county:
Shelter list
Hillsborough County
When: Sunday, Feb. 22 – Tuesday, Feb 24.
The shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday until they reach capacity.
Locations:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church (Harnish Center)
Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
110 S. Parsons Blvd., BrandonChurch of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa Amazing Love Ministries
3304 E. Columbus Dr., TampaGreater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries
2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant CityThe Portico
1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa
More information is available here.
Pasco County
When: Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24.
The shelters will be open at 6 p.m. each day and close at 10 a.m. the following day.
Locations:
Shady Hills Mission Chapel
Address: 15925 Greenglen Lane, Spring Hill. More info: 727.856.2948First Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills
Address: 6151 12th Street, Zephyrhills. More info: 615.483.4356.
Manatee County
When: Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Locations:
The Salvation Army of Manatee County
1204 14th St. W., BradentonCheck-in starts at 6 p.m.Under One Roof (women only)
407 57th Ave E., BradentonDoors open at 2:45 p.m. (earlier than the usual 3 p.m. check-in)
MCAT transportation will depart at 2:30 p.m. from Turning Points, 701 17th Ave W., Bradenton
Hernando County
When: Sunday, Feb. 22 – Wednesday morning, Feb. 25
It’ll open on Sunday at 8 p.m. Overnight operations for each day are from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Location:
Enrichment Center at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
More information:
The center does not include meals or cots. Pets are not accepted. Hernando County Transit (TheBus) can get you to the center. It’ll pick up residents at 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday from the Walmart at 7305 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34601 and return riders the following morning. It will not be available on Sunday. More information can be found here.
Cold weather supplies distribution sites for items like gloves, handwarmers, socks and blankets
People Helping People
Address: 1396 Kass Cir, Spring Hill, FL 34606Phone: (352) 686-4466.Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.NAMI Hernando
Address: 4030 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606Phone: (352) 684-0004.Hours: Monday- Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Hernando Mentorship Empowerment
Address: 209 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Brooksville, Fl 34601Phone: 248-444-8027.Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.