ST. LUCIE COUNTY \u2013 In partnership with St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce, In the Image of Christ will open the emergency cold weather shelter at the Percy Peek Gym, located at 2902 Ave. D, for the evening of Sunday, Feb. 22.<\/p>\n
The shelter will be open Sunday, Feb. 22, Monday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, Feb. 24, opening at 5 p.m. and closing at 8 a.m. the following day.<\/p>\n
For individuals who need transportation to the temporary shelter, the Area Regional Transit (ART) will provide free transportation at the locations below, starting Sunday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Port St. Lucie Intermodal Station, 395 SE Deacon Ave., in Port St. Lucie<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fort Pierce Intermodal Facility, 725 Avenue D, Fort Pierce<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prima Vista Crossing Bus Stop on Prima Vista, east of U.S. 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pinewood Park, 820 Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Pierce<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kilmer Branch Library, 101 Melody Lane in Fort Pierce<\/p>\n
\u2022 Publix Plaza at Taylor Creek, 1851 North U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce<\/p>\n
\u2022 Percy Peek Gym, 2902 Ave. D in Fort Pierce<\/p>\n
For more information about the emergency cold weather shelter at Percy Peek Gym, contact Pastor Hazel Hoylman with In the Image of Christ at 772-359-9653.<\/p>\n
In the Image of Christ is a community-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with St. Lucie County to operate an emergency cold-weather shelter when temperatures drop below 40 degrees for more than four hours.<\/p>\n
Please note that space is not available for bulky or numerous items. Riders are allowed up to four bags with a weight limit of 10 pounds each. Riders may not transport explosives, illegal substances, flammable liquids or materials hazardous to themselves, the driver or other riders.\u2003<\/p>\n
Cold weather safety tips<\/p>\n
Residents are urged to follow these important safety guidelines:<\/p>\n
Protect people<\/p>\n
\u2022 Limit outdoor exposure, particularly overnight and early morning hours.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dress in layers, including hats, gloves, and warm footwear.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Check on elderly neighbors, children, and those with medical conditions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Never use grills, generators, or fuel-burning devices indoors due to carbon monoxide risks.<\/p>\n
Protect pets<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bring pets indoors whenever possible.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure outdoor animals have warm, dry shelter and access to unfrozen water.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Never leave pets in vehicles during cold temperatures.<\/p>\n
Protect pipes and property<\/p>\n
\u2022 Insulate exposed pipes and allow faucets to drip slightly.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Know how to shut off your water supply in case of a pipe failure.<\/p>\n
Use space heaters safely<\/p>\n
\u2022 Keep heaters at least three feet from flammable materials.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Turn heaters off before sleeping or leaving the room.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Plug heaters directly into wall outlets; avoid extension cords.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Critical Fire Safety & Outdoor Burning<\/p>\n
With extreme dry conditions and high winds expected, the risk of wildfire is significantly elevated. Residents are urged to:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Avoid outdoor burning: Forego using fire pits, bonfires or trash burning. Wind-blown embers can travel long distances and ignite dry vegetation instantly.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Maintain clear space: If using a grill or smoker, ensure it is at least 10 feet away from structures, overhanging branches and dry grass.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Vehicle safety: Do not park vehicles on dry grass. Heat from the exhaust system can ignite a fire.<\/p>\n
Stay informed<\/p>\n
\u2022 Monitor local weather forecasts and official county communications.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Use 911 for emergencies only. For non-emergency needs call: 772-465-5770.<\/p>\n
The St. Lucie County Public Safety Department remains committed to protecting the community and encourages residents to prepare ahead of time to reduce risks during extreme cold weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ST. LUCIE COUNTY \u2013 In partnership with St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce, In the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":164180,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[171,173,172,563],"class_list":["post-164179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-port-st-lucie","tag-port-st-lucie","tag-port-st-lucie-headlines","tag-port-st-lucie-news","tag-st_lucie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164179\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/164180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}