FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla — Broward and Miami-Dade counties have extended their cold weather emergency services to the public as low temperatures are expected to persist through the weekend, making shelters available for people experiencing homelessness from Friday through Sunday night.
Broward County, who is working with local community partners, will provide shelter for individuals and families through Sunday, Jan. 18.
Homeless individuals seeking shelter should report nightly to The Salvation Army for placement beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is optional and will be served at 4:30 p.m., county commisioners confirmed in a news release.
The Salvation Army is located at 1445 W. Broward Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale.
Officials said shelter beds will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited. They also urged residents and outreach workers to notify homeless individuals in their area about the availability of shelter.
They said shelter nights may be canceled or extended if weather forecasts change to predict warmer or colder conditions.
For questions or additional information about the homeless response plan, contact the Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357.
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust is also opening homeless shelters availble to the public on Friday night.
Anyone who needs assistance with sheltering is encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Helpline at 1-877-994-4357 or 305-375-2273. Space is limited, and shelter beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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