Broward County Issues Cold Weather Emergency, Opens Shelters

BROWARD (CBSMiami) – Get ready to bundle up. Chilly temperatures are streaming into South Florida leading Broward County to declare a Cold Weather Emergency.

Temperatures are forecast to dip as low as the upper 40's in some parts of inland Broward.

The Cold Weather Emergency is in effect from 6:30 p.m. Monday to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Homeless persons are being asked to spend the night in special cold night shelters.

They should report to  the following locations no later than 6:30 p.m. on Monday for transportation.

• Pompano Beach
  Northeast Transit Center, Corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. & Dixie Hwy.
  (Pickup Location Only)

• Fort Lauderdale
  Salvation Army
  1445 West Broward Blvd.
  (Shelter and Pickup Location)

• Hollywood
  Broward Outreach Center
  2056 Scott St.
  (Shelter Location)

If you have questions or need additional information on the Homeless plan for your area, contact the Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357.

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• Homelessness