FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2019
1-Day Cold Weather Emergency Advisory Extended until Thursday, December 5, 2019
Courtesy of Broward County, Florida
DAVIE, Fla. - 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 metro areas.
Therefore, Broward County has declared a 1-Day Cold Weather Emergency: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4 - until 10 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Homeless persons are advised to report to the following Pickup and/or Shelter locations (map attached), no later than 6:30 p.m. 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)
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 changes to this declaration, they will be issued.
If you have questions or need additional information on the Homeless plan for your area, contact the Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357.
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Media Contact:
Leona Henry, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
Office: 954-797-1035
Sussette Rodriguez, Public Relations Assistant
Office: 954-797-1102
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