Lee County is opening two warming stations due to temperatures below 40 degrees for an extended duration.
The warming stations will be open from 8 p.m. thru 8 a.m. on Jan. 13, 14, and 15, 2023. These stations are not shelters and are not intended for overnighting. Water, coffee and blankets will be provided for those in need.
Warming station locations are: Pine Island Library, 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia; and San Carlos Island Comfort Station, 1184 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach.
LeeTran buses will provide roaming warming stations to offer a reprieve from the weather, and if desired will transport residents to the closest warming station. The vehicles will travel along Pine Island, Fort Myers Beach and San Carlos Island between 8 – 10:30 p.m.
On Matlacha and Pine Island a LeeTran Passport van will travel along Pine Island Road and Stringfellow Road to pick up passengers. On Fort Myers Beach and San Carlos Island a LeeTran bus with “Special” on the header marquis will follow Route 490 to transport residents to a Warming Station.
For homelessness assistance call the Coordinated Entry program at 239-533-7996.