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{"id":414,"date":"2025-01-21T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificaresidential.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/21\/stay-safe-during-the-cold-weather-warming-shelter-information-for-florida-residents\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T17:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:50:00","slug":"stay-safe-during-the-cold-weather-warming-shelter-information-for-florida-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificaresidential.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/21\/stay-safe-during-the-cold-weather-warming-shelter-information-for-florida-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Safe During the Cold Weather: Warming Shelter Information for Florida Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

As freezing temperatures approach, counties across Florida are stepping up to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. If you’re in Leon, Bay, or Escambia Counties, here’s what you need to know to stay warm and safe during this cold weather.<\/p>\n


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Warming Shelters Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bay County<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Location:<\/strong> A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th Street, Panama City<\/li>\n
  • Hours:<\/strong> Open 24\/7 starting Sunday, January 19, and available each evening as needed.<\/li>\n
  • Transportation:<\/strong> BayWay Transit will provide free transportation on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Starting Monday, January 20, Routes 2 and 4 will also be available.\n
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    • Contact:<\/strong> Call (850) 867-8698 for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Leon County<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • For Single Adults (18+):<\/strong> The Kearney Center, 2650 Municipal Way<\/li>\n
      • For Families (At least 1 adult and 1 child):<\/strong> HOPE Community, 2729 West Pensacola Street<\/li>\n
      • For Youth (Ages 10-17):<\/strong> 2407 Roberts Avenue\n
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        • Hotline Number:<\/strong> (850) 576-6000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Escambia County<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            Waterfront Rescue Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Address:<\/strong> 348 W. Herman St., Pensacola<\/li>\n
            • Accepting men and women, open 24 hours with no charge during cold weather events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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              REAP Max-Well Respite Center<\/strong><\/p>\n