DATE: December 11, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Wright, Manager
Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership
PHONE: 954-357-6167 or 954-802-4512
EMAIL: mwright@broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The National Weather Service is forecasting low temperatures this week, including wind chill in the mid-40s in the Broward metro areas overnight tonight, Monday, December 11th.

As a result of this forecast, Broward County has declared a Cold Weather Emergency from 6:30PM, Monday, December 11th to 9AM, Tuesday, December 12th.

Homeless persons are advised to report to the following locations no later than 6:30PM on tonight for transportation or access to special cold night shelters:

Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach City Hall
100 W. Atlantic Blvd. (Southeast Corner)
(Pickup Location Only)

Fort Lauderdale
The Salvation Army
1445 West Broward Blvd.
(Shelter and Pickup Location)

Hollywood
Broward Outreach Center
2056 Scott St.
(Shelter and Pickup Location)

However, if the weather forecast changes to predict warmer or colder conditions, cold weather emergency shelter nights may be canceled or extended. If there are any changes to this declaration, they will be issued no later than 1PM on the date of the event.

If you have any questions or need additional information on the plan for your area, dial the Broward County Homeless Hotline - 954-563-4357 (HELP)

A map of the cold weather shelters is attached.