Summertime in the City: Tips to Help Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness

 

Extreme heat kills more Americans than any other weather event, but not everyone’s risk is the same. Aside from feeling miserable, homeless folks are vulnerable to dangerous health concerns when temperatures outside rise.

To see what our homeless neighbors may experience while exposed to the elements in your area, check out this interactive weather map.

National Temperature Map

 

What You Can Do

Citygate Network suggests the following ways you can offer practical help to people trying to survive without shelter during the harsh summer months.