MILTON, Fla. — Ferris Hill Baptist Church at 6848 Chaffin St. opened its cold weather shelter for people who are homeless or without heat, with overnight stays planned for Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 15.
Guests must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., and no one is admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each morning.
Santa Rosa County’s cold weather shelter is operated by Ferris Hill Baptist Church using volunteer resources and donations. It opens on nights when temperatures are forecast to drop below 40 degrees, typically December through March.
The shelter serves people who are homeless or cannot keep heat in their homes and who can care for themselves. Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol, unable to walk without assistance, or disoriented is not admitted.