Big Bend
Local governments and community partners will open overnight cold weather shelters on Sunday, February 22nd, through Tuesday, February 24th, to provide a warm place for anyone in need as temperatures drop.
Shelter locations by household type
The release states people needing shelter must report to specific locations based on their household composition between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. for intake:
- Single adults (18 and over): The Kearney Center at 2650 Municipal Way
- Families (at least one adult and child): HOPE Community at 2729 West Pensacola Street
- Youth (ages 10-17): CCYS at 2407 Roberts Avenue, with a hotline number at 850-576-6000
Transportation assistance available
The release goes on to say those needing help accessing Star Metro transportation can contact the Street Outreach Coordinator at 850-759-1895 via call or text, or email outreach@bigbendcoc.org.
Officials remind residents to be mindful of Star Metro service times, which are limited on weekends.
Additional resources and information
For more information about cold night shelter planning, contact the Big Bend Continuum of Care Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 850-792-5015. For after-hours or weekend assistance, call the CESC/Kearney Center at 850-792-9000.
In Gadsden County, the cold weather shelter at the W.S. Stevens Center will be reopened Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. for those in need. They're located at 1000 West 4th St.
South Georgia
The Fountain of Life Rescue shelter in Thomas County will be open on Monday and Tuesday night for neighbors, in addition to their normal Thursday through Sunday hours.
The rescue is also encouraging neighbors, churches, and organizations to donate take-away bags of food and warm clothes for neighbors who need the shelter.
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