BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The National Weather Service is predicting low temperatures overnight on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, including wind chill, in the upper 30's to low 40's in Broward County.

Therefore, Broward County has declared a 1-Day Cold Weather Emergency: 6:30PM Wednesday, December 4th - until 10AM, Thursday, December 5th.

Homeless persons are advised to report to the following Pickup and/or Shelter locations (map attached), no later than 6:30PM on Wednesday night for transportation or access to special cold-night shelters:

City/Shelter                                                             

Pompano Beach                               
Northeast Transit Center - Corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. & Dixie Hwy.
(Pickup Location Only)                                

Fort Lauderdale     
Salvation Army - 1445 West Broward Boulevard
(Shelter and Pickup Location)  

Hollywood                                                            
Broward Outreach Center - 2056 Scott Street 
(Shelter Location - Individuals) only; not families)                                                       

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

If you have questions or need additional information on the Homeless plan for your area, contact the Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357.

DATE: December 4, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca McGuire, Human Services Administrator
Homeless Initiative Partnership
PHONE: 954-357-5686
EMAIL: rmcguire@broward.org