Shelters open extra beds due to Christmas freeze
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Surge in people seeking shelter at City Rescue Mission
Due to low temperatures forecast expected to drop below 40º from Thursday and beyond, Jacksonville’s City Rescue Mission along with shelters in Flagler County and Gainesville will open extra beds for those without a warm place to spend the night.
The City Rescue Mission will increase its overnight capacity as well as extend its hours to those in need of shelter.
“We will not turn anyone away,” said Penny Kievet, CRM’s executive director. “We want to make sure that those without a home have a warm shelter and a hot meal.”
3 months ago Share Officials urge residents to take advantage of this option if the alternative is using a heating method that could pose a fire hazard. by: Julie Murphy Flagler County Public Information Officer
The Sheltering Tree will open a cold-weather shelter tonight, Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Church on the Rock, not only for the homeless but for anyone who is without heat.
Flagler County officials urge residents to take advantage of this option if the alternative is using a heating method that could pose a fire hazard.
“Space heaters need space at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn,” said Flagler County Fire Marshal Jerry Smith. “This space should also be a kid-free zone.”