The ongoing series of storms has not only made life miserable for those without a roof over their heads, in some cases it’s become a matter of life and death.
The ongoing series of storms has not only made life miserable for those without a roof over their heads, in some cases it's become a matter of life and death.
Over the past week, the harsh weather has claimed the lives of at least five unohoused people in the South Bay and now, San Jose is warning those living along waterways to find higher ground before the next storm arrives. Advocates spent their day Thursday passing out supplies to a homeless encampment near the Aliso area where one of the unhoused weather victims died.Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news.“It’s been hella cold out,” said Valentine of San Jose. “It’s freezing down here.”
The community group URG, Unhoused Response Group, which handed out the supplies, said it wants city and county agencies to open up more overnight warming shelters, especially during storms and cold snaps. Organizers were upset to hear the city of San Jose wants those living along waterway embankments to leave due to possible fast rising water.
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