New York City officials have deployed outreach teams across the boroughs to connect with and assist unhoused residents in finding drop-in centers, shelters and low-barrier programs.
at local churches and hotels, and community centers are also distributing masks and water to people who are unhoused.The sun is shrouded as it rises in a smoky sky behind the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and One Vanderbilt in New York City on Thursday, as seen from Jersey City, N.J.
“There are many things that need to happen and happen swiftly to make sure we’re keeping New Yorkers safe. There should be clean air centers set up all throughout the five boroughs so that people who may have compromised air quality in their homes or people who are unhoused have safe, reliable places to go where they can stay safe right now,” New York City Councilman Lincoln Rester
“Low-barrier shelters remain open 24 hours and are ready to receive residents who need relief from poor outdoor air quality. District and partner agency outreach teams are informing unsheltered residents to seek relief from poor outdoor air quality in shelters and service centers,” Washington’s Department of Human Services said in a statement sent to Yahoo News.
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