In response to forecasted extreme cold temperatures for the Upper Florida Keys, Monroe County Emergency Management is opening a warming center to provide warmth to those in need at the Plantation Key Community Center, located at 53 High Point Road.
The center will open Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. and remain open overnight until 7 a.m. The warming center will reopen on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. The center will only provide a warm place to stay for the cold night with a cot and a blanket.
The warming center will not include meals. Crated pets will be accepted in the warming center. Limited crates are available. Center rules apply.
Prepare for cold weather
- Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures may result in hypothermia, particularly for individuals spending extended periods outdoors. Residents should remain indoors when possible, bring pets inside and cover or relocate cold-sensitive plants. Pets should not be left outdoors during cold weather.
- Please monitor local media outlets and the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov/key/ for the most current weather information. Residents and visitors can also follow the NWS Key West and Monroe County Emergency Management on Facebook. The Emergency Operations Center is not currently activated, but Monroe County Emergency Management is monitoring the situation.
