Cold Weather Shelters To Open Tuesday Night In Hillsborough County

TAMPA, FL — Cold weather shelters will open Tuesday night, Nov. 28, for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations in Hillsborough County.

The National Weather Service expects local temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with a wind chill in Hillsborough County on Tuesday night.

Shelter organizers said they expect high demand with limited capacity, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to first check if they can shelter with friends and family, a county news release said.

Hillsborough County is working with several organizations to provide a limited-capacity cold weather shelter for adults. All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. unless they reach capacity before that time.

• Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
• Tampa Bay Mission of Hope, 212 S. St. Cloud Ave. Building A, Valrico, FL 33594
• New Life Church (Pet Friendly), 8216 N. 13th St. Tampa, FL 33604
• Legacy Church (New Location), 3416 N. 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605

Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only.

Pre-registration is required by calling the numbers below. Phone lines turn on at 9 a.m., and the deadline to call is 5 p.m. Families with minor children should call (813) 209-1176.

Organizations interested in hosting a cold weather shelter this season can contact Julie Watkinson, community relations coordinator, at WatkinsonJ@HCFLGov.net for more information.