Where to find a warming center in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia during dangerous cold weather this week

A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s.

Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.

Below is a list of available warming centers, categorized by state and county.

Northeast Florida warming centers

Alachua County (Gainesville)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should monitor local emergency updates.

Baker County (Macclenny)

• BCSO Division of Emergency Management and its partners will open a warming center at the Baker County Fairgrounds at 5567 Lauramore Rd, Macclenny, FL 32063. The warming center will open at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and anticipates closing at noon on Wednesday.
• A limited number of cots will be provided to sleep on. No food provided.
• In most cases, it would be safe, and smart, to bring all components of your Emergency Kit to the warming center. Remember, this kit should include daily necessities, medications and other supplies that will help you survive an emergency situation and potentially live on your own for at least two days. Your Emergency Kit should include items that get you through your unique daily routine.

Bradford County (Starke)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should monitor local emergency updates.

Clay County (Green Cove Springs)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should monitor local emergency updates.

Columbia County (Lake City)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should monitor local emergency updates.

Duval County (Jacksonville)

The City of Jacksonville said it will open its warming centers through 9 a.m. Saturday morning.

• Legends Center: 5054 Soutel Dr., open overnight from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Monday-Friday)
• Jacksonville Public Main Library: 303 N. Laura St. (Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• COJ Libraries and Community Centers: Open during regular business hours starting Tuesday, serving as daytime warming centers.

The city’s non-profit partners at area shelters will also provide cold-weather shelter services to the homeless population. These shelters include:

• City Rescue Mission: 234 W. State Street in Jacksonville; Check-in at 6:30 p.m.; Shelter will be available until temperatures are at least 40°.
• Mission House: 800 Shetter Avenue in Jacksonville Beach;
• Cold Night Shelter: Community Presbyterian, 150 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach
• Sulzbacher Center: 611 East Adams Street in Jacksonville for men; 5455 Springfield Blvd in Jacksonville for women and children. Open for overflow any night that is below 40°.
• Trinity Rescue Mission: 622 W. Union Street in Jacksonville. Men: check-in at 4 p.m.; women and children: check-in at 1:30 p.m.

Flagler County (Bunnell)

The Sheltering Tree (Rock Transformation Center): 2200 N. State St., open 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. on January 19-24.

• Bus transportation is available at these pickup locations:
  • East side of the county:
    • Dollar General at Publix Town Center, 3:30 p.m.
    • McDonald’s at Old Kings Rd. South, 4 p.m.
    • Dollar Tree parking lot behind Carrabba’s, 4:30 p.m.
    • Palm Coast Main Branch Library, 4:45 p.m.
  • West side of the county:
    • Dollar General at CR 305 and Canal Ave., 4 p.m.
    • Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Blvd., 4:30 p.m.
    • Bridges United Methodist Church, 205 N. Pine St., 4:30 p.m.

The Sheltering Tree, 386-437-3258, is under the umbrella of the Flagler County Family Assistance Center and is a non-denominational civic organization that was created to provide cold-weather sheltering during cold nights in Flagler County.

Nassau County (Fernandina Beach)

• The cold night shelter at the MLK Jr Recreation Center (1200 Elm St.) will activate earlier Tuesday due to the expected severe weather. Doors will open at 3 p.m. The Cold Night Shelter will remain available through Friday morning.

Putnam County (Palatka)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should monitor local emergency updates.

St. Johns County (St. Augustine)

• A cold night shelter will open at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church at 8 Carrera St. The cold night shelter hotline is 904-819-4344.

Union County (Lake Butler)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should monitor local emergency updates.

Southeast Georgia warming centers

Brantley County (Nahunta)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents can expect rain and icy road conditions.

Camden County (Kingsland)

Camden County Recreation Center: 1050 Wildcat Dr., Kingsland.

• Open overnight from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily as needed.
• Look for a “Warming Center” sign next to Chris Gilman Stadium.
• Residents can sign up for emergency notifications by texting “CamdenCodeRed” to 99411.

Charlton County (Folkston)

Bethune Gym: 204 Mary Bethune Dr., Folkston.

• Open from 3 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Glynn County (Brunswick)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but officials are monitoring weather conditions and warning of black ice and freezing temperatures. Residents should follow updates from Glynn County EMA.

Pierce County (Blackshear)

• The county is opening a warming shelter at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the NFC Gym at 705 College Ave. in Blackshear. More info

Ware County (Waycross)

• No specific warming center details were provided, but residents should be aware of the impacts of cold temperatures and potential ice accumulation.

Stay informed by monitoring local emergency management agencies and weather updates for real-time information on warming centers and road conditions.

If you or someone you know needs a warm place to stay, please visit one of the centers listed above.

For details on transportation, contact your local emergency management office.