Charlotte County opening shelter in preparation for cold weather

Charlotte County is preparing to open a cold shelter due to the approaching cold front this week.

The National Weather Service is expecting cold temperatures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, Jan. 26-29.

The Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition), will provide shelter to those needing refuge from the cold on these nights.

Guests will need to pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.

For information, contact Ashley Turner at 941-833-5610 or Ashley.Turner@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.

The CARE Center is located on 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte.