With the National Weather Service predicting below freezing temperatures of 26 degrees overnight Saturday and 34 degrees overnight Sunday in the interior Collier County/Immokalee area, the following locations have advised Collier County Emergency Management of their availability as a temporary emergency inclement weather shelter. St. Matthew’s House will serve the homeless population.

St. Matthew’s House
2001 Airport-Pulling Road, South
Naples, Florida 34112
239-774-0500

Immokalee Friendship House
602 West Main Street
Immokalee, Florida 34142
239-657-4090

Those who plan to use the inclement weather shelter should bring their medications, toiletries and anything else they need to be comfortable.

As a reminder, cold weather safety rules include:

Protect People: Pay careful attention to children and the elderly. They are especially vulnerable to the cold and the least able to protect themselves. Dress in layers and wear a hat that covers your ears when outdoors.

Protect Pets: Bring pets indoors. Pets that must be left outside should have an enclosed shelter with the entrance facing away from the wind.

Protect Against Fires in the Home: Take the time to prepare and inspect heating equipment before using. According to the National Fire Protection Association, incorrect use of heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires.