Crestview cold weather shelters open through Thursday

CRESTVIEW — Due to possible drops in temperature this week, Crestview weather shelters will be open tonight through Thursday as listed below.

Monday: 1st Presbyterian Church, 492 N. Ferdon Blvd. (State Road 85 and Highway 90, with host Emanuel Baptist Church, 682-9416.

Tuesday and Wednesday: Community of Christ, 398 W. 1st Ave., behind Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home, with host Joy Fellowship, 682-6219.

Thursday: New Beginnings Church, 412 W. James Lee Blvd., U.S. Highway 90, 689-2884.                                                                  

Okaloosa County's Cold Weather Shelter Program provides protection when temperatures drop below 40 degrees.  Program organizers estimate approximately 50 to 65 individuals take advantage of the shelters each time one opens. For additional shelters, visit http://okaloosawaltonhomeless.org/shelters.html. 

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview cold weather shelters open through Thursday