Cold weather shelters open in some Northeast Florida counties as frigid temperatures return

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – As chilly temperatures return this weekend, some counties in Northeast Florida announced they will open cold weather shelters for people in need.

The Weather Authority has been tracking this second round of frigid temperatures, including Freeze Warnings, Hard Freeze Warning and a Wind Chill Advisory.

Duval County details:

The City of Jacksonville Warming Center will be open to residents who do not have access to adequate heat.

When: Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20

Where: The Legends Center at 5130 Soutel Drive

Time: 7 p.m. to 11 a.m.

JTA buses will transport vulnerable individuals to the Legends Center, which will be staffed and have water available onsite. Residents utilizing the warming center should bring the following items:

• Air mattress, blankets, pillows, or other bedding

• Snacks and medication

• Games, toys, and books

• Hygiene, and comfort items

In addition, all libraries are open and will serve as warming centers across Duval County. More information can be found at jaxready.com/winterweather.

The following nonprofits are also providing weather shelter services to the homeless population:

• City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State Street, 32202

• Mission House, 465 11th Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250, overnight operations at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal – Parish Hall, 1150 5th Street N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250

• Sulzbacher Center: at 611 East Adams St., for men, and at 5455 Springfield Blvd. for women and children

• Trinity Rescue Mission, 622 W. Union Street, 32202

Flagler County details:

The Flagler County Family Assistance Center, also known as The Sheltering Tree, will reopen its shelter on Friday and Saturday nights at the Rock Transformation Center.

What: Shelter that includes cots and meals for anyone in need

Where: Rock Transformation Center at 2200 N. State Street.

When: Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20

Time: From 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

The county will also provide bus transportation along two routes:

Eastside

• Dollar General at Publix Town Center on Market Avenue (leads to Dollar General), 3:30 p.m.

• McDonald’s at Old Kings Road South and State Road 100 at the dirt road on the east side, 4 p.m.

• Dollar Tree behind Carrabba’s in the Dollar Tree Parking lot, 4:30 p.m.

• Palm Coast Main Branch Library, northwest corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, 4:45 p.m.

Westside

• Dollar General at County Road 305 and Canal Avenue in Daytona North, 4 p.m.

• Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Boulevard, 4:30 p.m.

• First United Methodist Church in Bunnell, 205 N. Pine Street, 4:30 p.m. (listed as the same pick-up time because of the close proximity)

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Gainesville details:

The city of Gainesville will be opening two separate shelters for people in need.

Where: St. Francis House at 413 S Main St, and GRACE Marketplace at the Empowerment Center at 3055 NE 28th Dr.

When: From Friday, Jan. 19 until Sunday, Jan. 21

According to the city, St. Francis House provides temporary shelter that is appropriate for families, women and children. While GRACE Marketplace primarily serves individual adults.

For more information, visit their website.