A cold weather shelter in Citrus County will be open Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 22-24, for residents seeking refuge from the cold. The shelter, located at the Citrus County Fairgrounds, 3201 S. State Road 44, Inverness, will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night.
The shelter is being provided by the Citrus County Department of Social Services and the American Red Cross. “We encourage anyone who is in need of a warm place to stay to come to the shelter,” said a spokesperson for the department. The shelter will provide a warm and safe place for people to stay, with cots and blankets available. Meals and snacks will also be provided.
Residents can also contact the Citrus County Department of Social Services at (352) 749-2848 for more information about the shelter and other services available.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
Sources: Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
