LOCAL CHURCH OPENS COLD-WEATHER SHELTER TONIGHT

With temperatures expected to drop into the high 30's overnight, a Eustis church is opening its doors to those vulnerable to the cold weather.
 
LifePointe Church, located at 3551 E. Orange Avenue in Eustis will be providing shelter tonight (November 11) from 5:30 p.m. to Thursday, December 12 at 7 a.m.  
Trinity Assembly of God, 200 Urick St., Fruitland Park will also be open during the same hours as LifePointe.  

The Lake County Office of Emergency Management is assisting churches by providing sheltering supplies and the Lake County Community Services Department is providing food for families who will be staying overnight.  Lake County Transit will offer assistance to those needing transport to shelters between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Citizens requesting transportation should call 352-742-2612.
 
 
During extreme cold-weather events, the Florida Division of Emergency Management reminds residents of the importance of the five P’s:

•    Protect People: Remember to dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves. Try to stay out of the wind and to stay dry.
•    Protect Pets: If cold weather is in the forecast, be sure to bring outdoor pets inside or give them a warm shelter to stay in.
•    Protect Plants: Cover cold-sensitive plants to protect them from the dangerous temperatures.
•    Protect Pipes: Cover pipes and allow outdoor faucets to slowly drip to prevent them from freezing and breaking.
•    Practice Fire Safety: Use safe heating sources indoors. Do not use fuel-burning devices such as grills; they release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas. Make sure to use space heaters according to their instructions and be attentive to open flames.
 
Non-profit and faith-based organizations who wish to offer sheltering assistance in the future should contact Lake County Emergency Management at 352-343-9420.

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