💨 Abstract

Outreach specialists in D.C. are actively helping the homeless during a heat wave, providing water and shelter information. The D.C. Department of Human Services (DHS) coordinates with various agencies to open cooling centers and offer transportation. They emphasize building trust and regularly checking on chronically homeless individuals, who often face severe heat conditions. For heat distress, call 911; for homeless assistance, call 311 or the D.C. Shelter Hotline.

Courtesy: Alan Etter