North Port will open their cold weather shelter tonight

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

Sarasota County

 

In south county, 100 Church, 14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port will open their cold weather shelter tonight, Saturday, March 12, opening at 5 p.m. and closing at 7 a.m. the following morning.

 

Emergency Management officials remind residents pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. Citizens who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in several warm layers and limit skin exposure to the wind.

 

Sarasota County Fire Department officials advise citizens to use caution when heating their home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increase during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices, so extreme caution is advised.