DATE: February 26, 2016
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 overnight tonight, Friday, February 26th, in the Broward metro areas with wind chill expected in the mid-40s.

As a result of this forecast, Broward County has declared a Cold Weather Emergency from 6:30PM, Friday, February 26th to 7AM, Saturday, February 27th.

Homeless persons are advised to report to the following pickup and/or shelter locations (map attached) no later than 6:30PM on Friday night 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 you have any questions or need additional information on the plan for your area, dial 2-1-1, or 954-537-0211 or 1-888-537-0211.

A map of the cold weather shelters is attached.