Cold Weather Shelters To Open In Sarasota County
From Sarasota County Emergency Services: Due to the predicted drop in temperatures, Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold weather shelter for those in need. The 100 Church, 14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port, will be available for cold weather sheltering beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. Those attending should bring their own sleeping materials.
Breeze Route 9 is operating on a normal schedule and serves stops on Tamiami Trail at Espanola Avenue/Almonte Terrace (a 0.1-mile walk to 100 Church). Those in the North Port service area can also use Breeze OnDemand services. Visit scgov.net/breeze for information on Breeze services.
Emergency Management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. Those who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in several warm layers and limit skin exposure to the wind.
Sarasota County Fire Department officials advise using extreme caution when heating your home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices. More heating safety tips can be found at https://loom.ly/6yQ5ZEo
Charlotte County
A series of cold fronts will bring much cooler weather to the area this weekend. 🥶 Our coldest temperatures are expected Saturday evening into Sunday morning. The current forecast calls for a low of 43° and a wind chill of 38° tonight (12/21).
To help those in need, a Cold Weather Shelter will open Saturday, Dec. 21:
📍 Charlotte CARE Center (formerly Charlotte County Homeless Coalition)
🗓️ Saturday Night (Dec. 21)
📍 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte
Shelter guests must pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.