Eustis, FL – Residents across Lake County are urged to prepare for cold overnight temperatures as county officials announce the opening of a cold-weather shelter beginning tonight.
According to Lake County Emergency Management, a cold-weather shelter will operate at LifePointe Church, located at 3551 E. Orange Avenue in Eustis, on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 30 and 31. The shelter will open each night at 5:00 p.m. and close at 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
The shelter is intended to provide a safe, warm place for individuals and families during overnight cold conditions. County officials said the shelter schedule may be extended depending on weather conditions and forecasts.
To assist residents without transportation, Lake County Transit will offer free rides to the shelter through several services. Transportation is available via the LakeXpress fixed-route bus service, Lake County Connection paratransit, and a dedicated cold-weather shelter shuttle.
For information on LakeXpress fixed routes, residents can call (352) 742-1940. Details about Lake County Connection paratransit service are available at (352) 742-2612.
Emergency officials emphasized that shelter operations are weather-dependent and updates will be provided as conditions change. Residents can receive real-time cold-weather alerts and shelter updates by texting “COLD” to 888-777.
County leaders encourage residents to check on vulnerable neighbors, elderly individuals, and those experiencing homelessness as temperatures drop overnight.
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