Tag Archives: Winter Services
Going Up, Going Down
Though every year communities understand that cold weather brings increased risk of illness and even death among those who do not have safe and permanent warm residence, it seems there is more contention about the opening of emergency winter shelters … Continue reading
5 Tips for Winter Planning
by Megan Hustings In DC, we’re trying to squeeze the last days of warmth and sunshine out of the summer, and the last thing we want to think about is the temperature dropping more. But winter is on its way. … Continue reading
Response to Homelessness: Hot or Cold?
In January, NCH released a report on Winter Services that detailed extended shelter hours and other services that work to decrease the risk of hypothermia deaths among people who are homeless. Hypothermia refers to the life-threatening conditions that can occur … Continue reading
