King County opens air-quality shelter for vulnerable homeless population
There’s no denying the impact wildfire smoke is having on the air quality in the Puget Sound region.
A blurred skyline, canceled events, and the highlighting of disparities.
“Most of us have the luxury of being able to go inside,” said Anne Martens of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. “And there are 40,000 people experiencing homelessness in our county right now. And they don’t have the luxury of being able to go inside.”
Martens’ office worked quickly to partner with the Compass Housing Alliance to open a space in downtown Seattle, providing around-the-clock refuge for the county’s homeless population for the weekend or until the air quality improves.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/king-county-opens-air-quality-shelter-for-vulnerable-homeless-population/ar-AA130BaE