- January 11, 2025
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by: Lacy Martin
Flagler County Digital Media and Events Coordinator
The Sheltering Tree will open a cold-weather shelter Friday and Saturday nights at the Church on the Rock not only for the homeless, but for anyone who is without heat.
The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the mid-30s during the overnight hours on Friday and Saturday. The criteria for opening the cold-weather shelter is based on an overnight temperature that dips below 40 degrees.
“The cold-weather shelter is a wonderful example of coordinated support in our community, bringing together local service agencies, the cities, and our county departments,” said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Hegedus. “It’s important that our residents know they have a warm option on these cold nights. The Sheltering Tree and Church on the Rock will have cots and meals at the ready. Flagler County will be providing transportation to the shelter for those who need it.”
The county will provide bus transportation along two routes, following the schedules below:
“As temperatures approach freezing, serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop or be exacerbated,” said Hegedus. “We urge those who are unhoused or lack adequate heat at their residence to access the cold-weather shelter.”
Church on the Rock is located at 2200 N. State Street. The cold-weather shelter will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening and will close at 8 a.m. the following day.
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 in 2011 to provide cold-weather sheltering during cold nights in Flagler County.
