TAMPA - Meteorologist Shay Ryan says a freeze is possible across northern parts of the area Sunday and Monday mornings. Saturday afternoon temperatures are expected to max out in the mid 60s, and Sunday's high may only reach 59 degrees. See the current Accu-Weather forecast at http://wfts.tv/mBIBZp
Low temperatures and wind chills are dangerous to anyone who will be outside for a long period of time. Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold and extra care should be taken to protect them. Make sure to bundle up and dress in layers to keep as warm as possible.
Also don't forget tonight to protect your pets and pipes and heat your home safely during cold weather.
More: How to protect your plants from freezing weather - http://wfts.tv/zy4YiS
Several organizations will open their doors as the temperature drops throughout the Tampa Bay Region. Find your county below:
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HERNANDO COUNTY
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Shelter from the cold is available at Jericho Road Ministries, Homeless Shelter, and Rescue Mission.
- Men's Shelter - 1090 Mondon Hill Road, Brooksville FL 34605 Phone: 352-799-2912 Ext. 103
- Women's Shelter: Mary's House - 1163 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601 Phone: 352-799-2912 Ext. 109
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PASCO COUNTY
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According to Pasco Emergency Management, the following cold weather shelters will be opened at 6:00 p.m. Friday (2/16/2013) and Saturday (2/17/2013).
1) Community Congregational Church
6533 Circle Dr
Port Richey *No Families. (727)-597-0428
2) The Holy Ground Shelter
8835 Denton Avenue
Hudson *Families accepted.
3) The Christian Church
34921 Chauncy Road
Zephyrhills *Families accepted.
(813) 810-8670
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
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Hillsborough County cold weather shelters will open in the afternoons of Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 16 and 17) at the times listed below for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat. This will be the fourth and fifth time that cold weather shelters have opened this winter.
The shelters are:
· Brandon Community Center, 510 E. Sadie St. in Brandon
This shelter opens at 5:30 p.m. and is for homeless individuals and families with children in the Brandon Area.
Phone: 813-635-8179
· Metropolitan Ministries, 2010 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa
This shelter opens at 4 p.m. and is for families.
After hours phone: 813-209-1077
· Salvation Army, 1514 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa
This shelter opens at 4 p.m. and is only for adults.
After hours phone: 813-221-4440
· Jackson Springs Recreation Center, 8620 Jackson Springs Road in Town 'N Country
This shelter opens at 6:30 p.m. and is for adults and families.
Phone: 813-554-5064
· Wimauma Community Center, 5705 Hillsborough St. in Wimauma
This shelter opens at 6 p.m. and is for adults and families.
Phone: 813-635-3500
Most shelters will close the following morning around 7 a.m.
Donations
The Brandon Community Center, Jackson Springs Recreation Center, and Wimauma Community Center are accepting donations of shelter supplies, such as blankets, disinfectant wipes, disposable cups, coffee, creamer, paper plates, plastic utensils, and sugar. Those wishing to donate supplies should contact each individual shelter.
Meals for the shelters are provided through Metropolitan Ministries. Those wishing to donate non-perishable items should contact Metropolitan Ministries at 813-209-1000.
Hillsborough County coordinates with these organizations to help provide cold weather shelters when temperatures are predicted to reach 32 or below degrees, including wind chill. Last winter, cold weather shelters opened 8 days, assisting 1,599 individuals.
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PINELLAS COUNTY
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The Pinellas County cold night shelters for the homeless will be open on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17.
The shelters open at approximately 6 p.m., accept guests all night long, and close the following morning at approximately 6 a.m. Shelter guests are provided a hot evening meal, a warm safe place to spend the night and breakfast the following morning.
Adult Men and Women
Clearwater Primary Shelter
Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church
110 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756
Church Phone: (727) 442-3677
Capacity: 75
Clearwater Back-up Shelter
St. Cecelia Catholic Church
820 Jasmine Way
Clearwater, FL 33756
Church Phone: (727) 447-3494
Capacity: 40
Pinellas Park
Boys & Girls Club of the Suncoast in Pinellas Park
7790 61st St. N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: (727) 574-5437
Capacity: 250
NOTE: Transportation to and from this shelter and downtown St. Petersburg St. Vincent DePaul will be provided by Boley, Inc.
St. Petersburg
Northwest Presbyterian Church
6330 54th Ave. N.
St.
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