PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) – Waterfront Rescue Mission has opened its doors to people seeking refuge from the cold, with temperatures below 40 degrees expected in Escambia County on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, according to Escambia County officials.
Waterfront Rescue Mission is located at 348 W. Herman Ave. in Pensacola.
Who the shelter serves
The shelter will accommodate men and women without children. Waterfront will work with community partners to accommodate women with children seeking shelter.
If no community partner is able to provide shelter, Waterfront will ensure that anyone seeking refuge from the cold will have a safe place to stay.
County cold weather sheltering plan
Through the county’s cold weather sheltering plan, Waterfront Rescue Mission is the central receiving point for anyone in need of emergency shelter when the temperature drops to 40 degrees or below. Waterfront then coordinates with other partner agencies to ensure anyone needing cold weather shelter can be accommodated.
How to get updates
Escambia County shares information about cold weather shelter openings on the MyEscambia.com website and county social media channels, including the Escambia County Emergency Management Facebook page…