With a cold front moving through the area bringing frigid temperatures with it, Pasco County has opened shelters in Port Richey and Hudson for those who might not be able to stay out of the cold otherwise.
The shelters are located at Impact Family Church, at 8020 Washington St., in Port Richey, as well as Holy Ground Shelter, 8835 Denton Ave., in Hudson. Both shelters open at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The cold temperatures and low wind chill values are dangerous to anyone who is outside for a long period of time, according to county officials. Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the cold, and extra care should be taken to protect them.
For additional shelter information, contact the United Way at 211.
Pasco County Public Transportation provides service to cold weather shelters free of charge during normal operating hours. Riders simply need to tell drivers when boarding they are en route to a cold weather shelter.
