Manatee County Extends Cold Weather Shelter Operations Into Next Week
With frigid temperatures expected to continue into next week, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, is extending cold weather shelter operations to help residents stay safe and warm.
Cold weather shelters remain open tonight, Thursday, Jan. 29, as previously announced. Operations at these locations will return to normal Friday, Jan. 30. Cold weather shelter operations will begin again Saturday, Jan. 31 through Tuesday, Feb 3.
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.
Turning Points also will 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, visitmymanatee.org/cold. For more information on Manatee County Government, visitmymanatee.org.