{"id":130531,"date":"2026-01-24T17:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/130531\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T17:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:49:32","slug":"cold-weather-shelters-to-open-in-tampa-bay-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/130531\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold weather shelters to open in Tampa Bay area"},"content":{"rendered":"

While most of the country deals with a major winter storm, temperatures across Tampa Bay are expected to drop. Here are cold-weather shelters available. This list will be updated as more counties release information.<\/p>\n

Citrus County <\/p>\n

No information provided<\/p>\n

Hardee County<\/p>\n

No information provided<\/p>\n

Hernando County <\/p>\n

Hernando County Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of Brooksville, is opening a warming center to provide warmth and comfort to those in need.<\/p>\n

The warming center will open Monday, Jan. 26, through Thursday, Jan. 29, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

Enrichment Center located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601<\/p>\n

Important Information:
\u00b7 The warming center will not include meals or cots.
\u00b7 Pets are not accepted in the warming center.<\/p>\n

Hillsborough County <\/p>\n

Hillsborough County\u2019s\u00a0cold weather\u00a0shelters will be activated on\u00a0Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 and 27,\u00a0for the homeless and those living in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. <\/p>\n

Hillsborough County activates\u00a0cold weather\u00a0shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur\u00a0Monday and Tuesday night\u00a0in Hillsborough County. <\/p>\n

Shelter organizers are expecting high demand with limited capacity, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to use all resources, such as family and friends, as a first\u00a0option. Hillsborough County is partnering with the following organizations to provide limited-capacity\u00a0cold weather\u00a0shelters for adults. <\/p>\n

All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on\u00a0Monday and\u00a0Tuesday, Jan.\u00a026\u00a0and\u00a027,\u00a0unless they reach capacity prior to that time.<\/p>\n

* Hyde Park United Methodist Church 500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606<\/p>\n

* Tampa Bay Mission of Hope 110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511<\/p>\n

* Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park 107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606<\/p>\n

* Amazing Love Ministries 3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605<\/p>\n

* Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries 2104 Mud Lake Rd.,\u00a0Plant City, FL 33566<\/p>\n

* The Portico 1001\u00a0N.\u00a0Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 <\/p>\n

All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. <\/p>\n

Pre-registration is\u00a0required\u00a0for motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176. Phone lines will be open\u00a0Monday,\u00a0Jan.\u00a026,\u00a0until 5 p.m. or until they run out of vouchers.<\/p>\n

Manatee County<\/p>\n

No information provided<\/p>\n

Pasco County<\/p>\n

As extremely cold air remains in the area, Pasco County cold weather shelters will be open on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27. <\/p>\n

Shady Hills Mission Chapel: 15925 Greenglen Lane, Spring Hill
Call 727-856-2948 for more info
First Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills: 6151 12th Street, Zephyrhills
Call 615-483-4356 for more info
Both shelters open from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. each day
\n Pinellas County <\/p>\n

Cold night shelters to open Monday Jan. 26<\/p>\n

St. Timothy Luthern Church
812 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs
\n First United Methodist Church of Clearwater<\/p>\n

411 Turner Street, Clearwater
Allows leashed\/contained pets<\/p>\n

Boys & Girls Club of Pinellas Park<\/p>\n

7790 61st\u00a0St. N, Pinellas Park
PSTA Route #74<\/p>\n

First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park
9025 49th\u00a0St. N, Pinellas Park
Allows leashed\/contained pets
\n Unitarian Universalist Church<\/p>\n

100 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg
Requires the use of stairs<\/p>\n

Salvation Army 1400 4th\u00a0Street South, St. Petersburg
Requires valid ID for entry
Allendale Church
3803 Haines Rd. N, St. Petersburg
Northwest Church
6330 54th Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Allows leashed\/contained pets
\n Sarasota County <\/p>\n

No information provided<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.<\/p>\n

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