We may not be getting a blizzard like our friends in the Northeast, but it's chilly out there today, and cold weather advisories are in effect for both Sarasota and Manatee counties tonight. Temperatures will plummet into the low 40 degree Fahrenheit range, with wind chill as low as 29 degrees from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. 

Sarasota County Emergency Management officials, along with municipal and community partners, have partnered to provide cold weather sheltering tonight, Feb. 23, for those in need due to the predicted drop in temperatures. Here's where to go to stay warm.

Sarasota County

The Salvation Army Center of Hope

1400 10th St., Sarasota

Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Guests will need to leave campus afterward and may return at 7 p.m. for shelter entry. Guests must be checked in by 8:30 p.m. and are required to present a valid ID at check-in. Showers will be available from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. Breakfast will be provided to-go in the morning, and all guests will need to depart campus by 6 a.m. Breeze Routes 2, 7, 8, or 99 operating on normal schedules will arrive within about two blocks of the Salvation Army on 10th Street.

100 Church

14525 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port

Those planning to utilize the facility should bring sleeping supplies. Breeze Route 9 operating on a normal schedule will arrive within about one block of 100 Church. Those in the North Port service area can also use the Breeze OnDemand service.

How to Stay Safe During Cold Weather Events

Emergency Management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. Those who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in several warm layers and limit skin exposure to the wind. Useextreme caution when heating your home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices, like space heaters. For more heating safety tips, click here.