BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The National Weather Service is forecasting low temperatures, including wind chill, in the mid-40s in the Broward metro areas overnight on Saturday, November 1st.

As a result of this forecast, Broward County has declared a Cold Weather Emergency from 6:30PM Saturday, November 1st, to 7AM Sunday, November 2nd.

Homeless persons are advised to report to the following locations no later than 6:30PM on Saturday 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 Location only

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, contact Michael Wright, Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership Administration, 954-357-6167 or 954-802-4512 (cell).

A map of the cold weather shelters is attached, below.