Several Southwest Florida areas are preparing shelter accommodations for cold weather forecast for tonight and Friday.
The National Weather Service forecasts cold temperatures on Saturday night, Feb. 7. The Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition), 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte, will provide shelter to persons needing refuge from the cold. Guests will need to pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.
For shelter operation questions, contact the Charlotte CARE Center at 941-627-4313.
Hendry County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Clewiston Police Department is opening Warming Stations for individuals seeking relief from the cold weather. These locations will offer a warm, safe environment, along with coffee or hot chocolate. Blankets will also be available for those in need.
Please be aware that the Warming Stations are intended for short-term relief only. Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to visit a station to stay warm and safe during cold conditions.
LaBelle:
United Way Resiliency Hub 133 N. Bridge Street
8PM-02/05/2026 to 6AM-02/06/2026
Persons wishing to take advantage of the warming shelter must check in by 11 PM
Clewiston Police Department:
300 S. Berner Road
The Clewiston Police Department will have its lobby open throughout the night and daily until the cold weather subsides.
Cold weather shelters open Thursday and Saturday in Manatee County
With frigid temperatures, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, will open cold weather shelters tonight, Thursday, February 5 and Saturday, February 7.
Shelter operations will follow the regular schedule on Friday, February 6.
The Salvation Army will open a cold weather shelter at its Manatee County location, 1204 14th St. W., Bradenton, with check-in beginning at 6 p.m. each night shelters are open.
In addition, Under One Roof, located at 407 57th Ave E., Bradenton, will open early to provide shelter for women in need during the cold weather. The women-only facility will open its doors at 2:45 p.m., earlier than its normal 3 p.m. check-in time.
Transportation to Under One Roof and the Salvation Army will be available through Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT), at 2:30 p.m., from Turning Points, located at 701 17th Ave W, Bradenton.
Our Daily Bread, next to Turning Points, will also be open to provide warmth and coffee during the cold weather.
Residents are encouraged to help spread the word to anyone who may need a warm, safe place during the cold temperatures.
For more information on cold weather safety and cold weather shelter updates, visit mymanatee.org/cold. For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.
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