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Published: February 10 2012

The National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures, including wind chill, in the mid 40's in Broward metro areas Saturday night (February 11, 2012) and Sunday night (February 12, 2012).

Because of this forecast, Broward County has declared a Cold Weather Emergency from 6:30 P.M. Saturday, February 11, 2012, until 7:00 A.M. Sunday morning, February 12, 2012; and from 6:30 P.M. Sunday February 12, 2012 until 7:00 A.M. February 13, 2012.

Homeless persons are advised to report to the following Pickup and/or Shelter locations (map attached), no later than 6:30 P.M. on Saturday night and Sunday night for transportation or access to special cold night shelters:

City of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach City Hall        
100 W. Atlantic Blvd (SE Corner)
(Pickup Location Only)

City of Fort Lauderdale
The Salvation Army
1445 West Broward Blvd
(Shelter and Pickup Location)

City of Hollywood
Broward Outreach Center
2056 Scott Street
(Shelter Location)

Please notify homeless persons in your area of this advisement.

However, if the weather forecast changes to predict warmer or colder conditions, cold weather emergency shelter nights may be cancelled or extended. If there are changes to this declaration, they will be issued no later than 1:00 P.M. on the date of the event.

If you have any questions or need additional information on the plan for your area, contact:

Michael Wright, Administrator, Homeless Initiative Partnership
Office: (954) 357-7167; Cell (954) 300-8739; Fax (954) 357-5521
E-mail: mwright@broward.org

Or the Homeless Helpline at  (954) 563-HELP (4357) or toll-free 1-888-537-0211.

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/news/2012/pdf/021012coldweather.pdf