Cold Weather Shelters Opening in Pasco

As a cold front continues to work its way through the area, Pasco County officials are opening shelters for those without heat.

The county’s cold weather shelters will open at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Dec. 21, and again tomorrow night at the same time, according to a county media release.

While a freeze isn’t quite expected, according to the National Weather Service, the temperature outside is anticipated to drop to near freezing both days.

“These low temperatures and wind chills are dangerous to anyone who will be outside for a long period of time,” the county’s media release warned. “Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold and extra care should be taken to protect them.”

Pasco’s cold weather shelters are at the following locations:

Community Congregational Church
6533 Circle Drive, New Port Richey    

727-597-0428

This location does not accept families                                        

The Holy Ground Shelter
8835 Denton Ave, Hudson

Families are accepted

The Christian Church
34921 Chancey Road, Zephyrhills

Families are accepted

813-810-8670

The county currently does not have a cold weather shelter in Central Pasco.