Politics & Government
Pasco County Braces For Cold Weather
A system expected overnight on Christmas is anticipated to drop temperatures into the low 30s.
The Pasco County Office of Emergency Management is preparing to open cold weather shelters this weekend.
According to a news release issued by the agency, a low pressure system will pass through the county overnight on Christmas. This system will bring a 30 percent chance of rain and is expected to drop temperatures into the freezing range.
Since extended periods of cold weather can be dangerous to people left without adequate heat, the county intends to open shelter at 6 p.m. on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27, the release said.
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The following cold weather shelters are within a short drive of Land O' Lakes:
- Volunteer Way, 10008 Moon Lake Rd. in New Port Richey. This shelter does not accept families. Call 727-815-0433.
- Community Congregational Church, 6533 Circle Blvd. in New Port Richey. This shelter accepts families. Call (727) 849-1943.
- The Samaritan Project, 34921 Chauncy Rd. in Zephyrhills. This shelter accepts families. Call 813-810-8670.
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