PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – With extremely cold air continuing to impact the region, Pasco County officials are opening emergency cold weather shelters to assist residents without adequate heating or housing.
Beginning Sunday, January 18, and continuing through Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the county will activate shelters on both the east and west sides of the county. The facilities will open their doors each evening at 6 p.m. and remain open until 10 a.m. the following morning.
County officials emphasize that the expected temperatures pose a safety risk to anyone remaining outdoors for extended periods. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect children, the elderly, and pets, as they are particularly vulnerable to the extreme conditions.
READ: Dangerous Chill: Pasco County Opens Shelters To Protect Vulnerable From Freeze (Previous Opening through Friday)
Anyone needing a warm place to stay can head to one of the following locations:
Spring Hill (West Pasco)
- Location: Shady Hills Mission Chapel
- Address: 15925 Greenglen Lane
- Phone: 727-856-2948
Zephyrhills (East Pasco)
- Location: First Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills
- Address: 6151 12th Street
- Phone: 615-483-4356
Residents with questions regarding shelter availability or services are encouraged to contact the locations directly at the numbers provided.
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