The coldest night of the year is making its way into Osceola County late tonight and into early Monday morning causing a cold-weather shelter to be open and available at First United Methodist Church in St. Cloud and the Ramada Kissimmee Gateway.

#1 Location: St. Cloud First United Methodist Church Address: 1000 Ohio Ave, St Cloud, FL 34769
Check-in Time: 6:00 pm on Sunday 1/23/2022
Check-out Time: 7:00 am on Monday 1/24/2022
Dinner will be served and a bagged breakfast to go will be provided No pets allowed

This shelter is supported by St. Cloud First United Methodist Church Hope Partnership and the Osceola County Office of Emergency Management.

#2 Cold Night Non-congregate Shelter Location: Ramada Kissimmee Gateway (50 rooms currently available)
Address: 7470 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Fl. 34747
Check-in Time AKA Intake-in Time: 3:00 -6:00 pm on 1/23/2022

** No one will be able to check-in until after all documents have been completed. Once completed, the client will be given a “voucher” which they can provide to the front desk at the Ramada to check-in. Check-out Time: 10:00 am on 1/24/2022 A bag of food will be provided at intake Pets allowed Both Cold Night Shelter locations will have an intake process where information is gathered about each person to assist in both payment reimbursements and the regional housing efforts. As stated above, no one will be able to check into the non-congregate shelter until the intake documentation has been completed and a voucher has been provided.

COLD WEATHER REMINDERS

Residents should practice fire safety and use safe heating sources indoors. Space heaters should be kept away from draperies, clothing, beds, and any other materials that are flammable and can cause a fire. Do not use fuel-burning devices such as grills; they release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas.
Pet owners should take proper precautions for pets. Dogs and cats that could be vulnerable to the cold may need to be brought inside or given a warm shelter to stay in.

*** Times of Cold Shelter subject to change