An Increasing Number of Unsheltered People Must Weather the Polar Vortex
“A polar vortex hit New England and the Midwest with temperatures as low as the South Pole (under -20 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, confining kids, teachers, and even postal workers to their homes. But, due to an ongoing housing crisis, an increasing number of people have nowhere to go. Previous emergencies show the homeless population is already at a high risk for frostbite and hypothermia, often because cities lack the resources or plans to protect them. Now, homeless advocates are preparing for potentially deadly cold.”