COVID-19

Homelessness crisis during the pandemic

Lessons from Seattle, from federal and local homelessness officials.

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness focus on Seattle, a hotspot for both a homelessness crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, convened a webinar to discuss some of what they’ve done so far.

“Partners from the CDC, HUD, and Seattle/King County provide updates about the national COVID-19 response and Seattle/King County’s efforts to implement Assessment and Recovery Centers, as well as address transportation needs for people to get to isolation and quarantine facilities.”

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View the webinar and see the slides here.

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