FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward County officials have declared a cold weather emergency ahead of an expected further drop in temperatures.
Weather forecasters project temperatures to reach the 40s on Wednesday morning.
As result, county officials declared the cold weather emergency from 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Officials have established cold night shelters for homeless individuals at the following locations:
- Pompano Beach
Northeast Transit Center
Corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Dixie Highway
(Pickup Location Only) - Fort Lauderdale
The Salvation Army
1445 West Broward Boulevard
(Shelter and Pickup Location) - Hollywood
Broward Outreach Center
2056 Scott St.
(Shelter Location for individuals. No families)
Those who are homeless are advised to go to the pickup and shelter locations no later than 6 p.m. Tuesday for transportation or access to the shelters.
Officials said if the weather forecast changes, shelters may be extended or canceled. For more information, call the Broward County Homeless Hotline at 954-563-4357 (HELP).
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