Sarasota County announces cold weather shelter to open on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
SARASOTA COUNTY -Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold weather shelter tonight, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, for those individuals in need due to the predicted drop in temperatures.
The Salvation Army – Center of Hope, 1400 10th St., Sarasota, will conduct their cold weather operation plan tonight, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Guests will need to leave campus afterward and may return at 7 p.m. for shelter entry. Guests must be checked in by 8:30 p.m. Showers will be available from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and all guests will be required to present a valid ID for identification at check-in. Breakfast will be provided to-go in the morning, and all guests will need to depart campus by 6 a.m.
Breeze Routes 2, 7, 8, or 99 operating on normal schedules will arrive within about two blocks of the Salvation Army on 10th Street.
Visit www.scgov.net/breeze for information on Breeze services. The Breeze Rider app can also be used to check bus arrival times and plan routes.
Emergency Management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. Those 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 using extreme caution when heating your home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices. More heating safety tips can be found here.
For more information, call 311 or 941-861-5000, or visit scgov.net.
