Cold Weather Shelter to Open in Walton County
Walton County Emergency Management has activated the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan for Walton County this evening Thursday, October 31, 2019. In accordance with this plan, the Matrix Community Center will be coordinating all staffing and resource requirements for the official Walton County cold weather emergency shelter. This shelter will open beginning at 5:30p.m and will close at 7:00a.m. the following morning.
DeFuniak Springs Community Center
361 North 10th Street
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433
The National Weather Service predicts a temperature of below 40°F in Walton County. Freezing temperatures are possible late tonight through tomorrow morning, Friday, November 1, 2019. Walton County Emergency Management will continue to monitor weather developments and make additional announcements as necessary.
For more information on how you can volunteer with or donate to the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter, contact the Matrix Community Center at (850) 892-1090. For any other questions, contact Walton County Emergency Management at (850) 951-2017.
