Three-Day Cold Weather Emergency Advisory
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The National Weather Service is predicting low temperatures this weekend in Broward County. Therefore, Broward County has declared a Cold Weather Emergency from:
- 6 p.m. Friday, January 13 until 9 a.m. Saturday, January 14
- 6 p.m. Saturday, January 14 until 9 a.m. Sunday, January 15
- 6 p.m. Sunday, January 15 until 9 a.m. Monday, January 16
Homeless persons are advised to report to the below locations no later than 6 p.m. each night.
The Salvation Army
1445 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
HOPE South Florida
1100 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Please notify homeless persons in your area of this advisement. Space is very limited.
Friday afternoon new blankets were distributed to unsheltered homeless individuals. If the weather forecast changes to predict warmer or colder conditions, cold weather emergency shelter nights may be canceled or extended. If there are changes to this declaration, they will be issued no later than 1 p.m.
If you have questions or need additional information on the Homeless plan for your area, contact the Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Rebecca S. E. McGuire, Ph. D.
Human Services Administrator
Homeless Initiative Partnership
954-357-5686
[email protected]