Warming shelter to remain open through Friday, will continue as warranted

Panama City, FL – The Rebuild Bay and Bay County Emergency Services overnight warming shelter will be open through Friday and will remain open nightly as warranted due to forecasted freezing temperatures.

The shelter is located at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th Street, Panama City and opens at 6 p.m. through noon the following day. 

Should freezing temperatures extend beyond these hours of operation, accommodations will be made.

Transportation to the shelter is available via BayWay Transit via Route 4 until 8 p.m. Transportation to the shelter is provided at no cost; all other rides are offered at normal fares. For more information on BayWay transportation, call (850) 215-7226 or (850) 215-0607.

Anyone seeking refuge from the cold can show up after 6 p.m. each evening and must register upon arrival. The shelter is intended for people who are homeless or who cannot maintain heat in their homes, who can care for themselves, and who are not at risk to themselves or others. No person under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be admitted. Alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, guns or weapons are not permitted. The shelter will NOT accommodate animals; however, anyone arriving with a pet will be connected with Bay County Animal Control at check-in for arrangements.

Rebuild Bay is asking businesses or organizations willing to donate meals for attendees of the shelter to sign up at:

For questions regarding the warming shelter, call 2-1-1. Residents may also call (850) 481-1357 during normal business hours.