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Palm Beach County Opens Cold Weather Emergency Shelters

Bob Mack/The Florida Times-Union
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Palm trees are seen through a windshield covered with raindrops near the Jacksonville Beach Pier in the first wave of weather that was to turn colder as the day went on, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Palm Beach County has opened two cold weather emergency shelters for a second night as temperatures are again predicted to drop below 40°F.

The following shelter locations will be open from 7 p.m. Thursday:

Westgate Community Center
3691 Oswego Ave.
West Palm Beach
 
West County Senior Center
2916 State Rd. #15
Belle Glade
 
Around 50 people stayed at the West Palm shelter Wednesday night, according to Palm Beach County Community Services Director James Green.

“We do expect an increase this evening — just due to word of mouth,” Green said.

The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management will continue to monitor weather developments and make announcements on any further shelter openings as necessary.

Transportation to shelters is available via Palm Tran at designated pick up locations. Transportation information can be obtained by contacting:

Palm Beach County Crisis Line
Dial 211 or toll free at (866) 882-2991
 
Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management
(561) 712-6400 or (561) 712-6428

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