PIO@ocfl.net or
Kate.Santich@HSNcfl.org
Orange County Government to Open Temporary Warming Centers Tonight
Facilities at Barnett Park & South Econ Park set to open at 7 p.m.
Orange County, Fla. – Due to predicted cold weather, Orange County Government is supporting the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers. These temporary locations will complement efforts to meet the needs of our homeless population at existing HSN shelters.
Orange County’s temporary Warming Center hours will be updated as weather conditions dictate.
Orange County Warming Center Locations:
South Econ Recreation Center Gym
(Adjacent to the Renaissance Senior Center)
3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando, FL 32829
Opens tonight at 7:00 p.m. and closes Tuesday morning at 08:00 a.m.
***Opens Tuesday night at 5:00 p.m. and will close Wednesday morning at 08:00 a.m.
Barnett Park Recreation Center Gym
4801 W Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808
Opens tonight at 7:00 p.m. and closes Tuesday morning at 08:00 a.m.
***Opens Tuesday night at 5:00 p.m. and will close Wednesday morning at 08:00 a.m.
Transportation
Regional LYNX buses will provide free rides for individuals seeking transportation to the HSN shelters listed below. Riders must let the LYNX driver know that they need shelter. The LYNX driver will transport those in need to the nearest HSN shelter location.
Orange County Homeless Shelters
Coalition for the Homeless
18 N Terry Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only)
624 Lexington Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Orlando Union Rescue Mission
3300 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32805
Please Note: Warming Centers are closed to the media.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.