FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 8, 2021
1-DAY COLD WEATHER EMERGENCY ADVISORY
Courtesy of Broward County, Florida
DAVIE, Fla. - The National Weather Service is predicting low temperatures overnight on Saturday, January 9, 2021, 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 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, until 8 a.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Homeless persons are advised to report to the Salvation Army, 1445 West Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale no later than 5:30PM on Saturday afternoon for transportation or access to special cold-night shelters.
Please notify homeless persons in your area of this advisement.
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 1 p.m. 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.
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Leona Henry, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
Office: 954-797-1035
Sussette Rodriguez, Public Relations Coordinator
Office: 954-797-1102
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