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Central Florida shelters open amid frigid temperatures

By WFTV Web Staff
By WFTV Web Staff

Temperatures plummeted across Central Florida Wednesday night, with many areas falling to the 20s and 30s.

For those who may not have a warm place to stay, shelters will be available in some cities.

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This story will be updated as more information is released from county officials.

Orange County

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida said it won't refuse anyone seeking shelter from the cold Wednesday and Thursday. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Its address is 639 W. Central Blvd. near downtown Orlando.

Overflow space will be available for single women and families at the Center for Women and Families and for single men at the Men’s Service Center.

Lake County
The cold-weather shelters will be operating during the overnight hours, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 18 at the following locations:
  • LifePointe Church, located at 3551 E. Orange Ave., Eustis
  • First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, 1000 E. 1st Ave., Mount Dora
  • Trinity Assembly of God, 200 Urick St., Fruitland Park
Warming stations have also been established at two locations, and will operate on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
  • Salvation Army, 2605 South St, Leesburg
  • The Open Door, 115 Citrus Ave., Eustis
Brevard County

North Brevard Coalition of Human Services

Disabled Veterans Chapter 109
435 N Singleton Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
Tel: 321-269-0109
Shelter opens at 5:30 PM and closes the following day at 8 AM.
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Sharing Center of Central Brevard

113 Aurora Street
Cocoa, FL 32922
Tel: 321-631-0306
Shelter opens at 6 PM and closes the following day at 7 AM.

His Place Ministries & Center for Community Outreach

**In need of volunteers**
1842 South Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
Tel: 321-674-9009
Shelter opens at 8 PM and closes the following day at 7 AM.
Dinner and breakfast will be served at all locations.
Polk County
Citrus Connection will provide transportation options for those who will be seeking refuge from the frigid temperatures at the shelters in Lakeland.
Citrus Connection is providing free transportation on the final runs of the day on Route 22XL from Bartow to the Lakeland Terminal (leaving Polk County Courthouse at 5:12 p.m.), Route 12 from the Winter Haven Terminal to the Lakeland Terminal (leaving Winter Haven at 6:15 p.m.) and Route 47 from Duff Road to the Salvation Army of West Polk in Lakeland (departing Northside Village at 6:38 p.m.)
A single one-way pass is provided as well to assist those with a return trip aboard the buses.
The Talbot House at 814 N Kentucky Ave. and Lighthouse Ministries at 215 E Magnolia St. in Lakeland are accepting those who need to shelter themselves from the arctic blast of winter weather. The Salvation Army of West Polk is preparing to assist as well.

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