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Aid given to homeless as Seattle heat wave extends

30 July 2022
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2022-07-30 11:12

The National Weather Service extended an excessive heat warning by one more day in the Seattle-area. The expected hot temperatures add another day of challenging work for organizations that aid the homeless. A lot of concern for folks and where they are, where they're not necessarily welcome due to substance use or behavioral issues, mental health concerns.

One homeless man, Orson Lee, was parked in his truck under shade with his dog on Friday. Lee, who's been homeless for six years, called the past few days 'horrible.'"I try and stay in shade, but it doesn't really help a whole lot. The sun moves around - like it or not," he said.

The Regional Homelessness Authority reported that they've set up cooling centers throughout King County. It said dozens of people have come through their cooling canopies to pick up water, food and other supplies.Seattle may break its record for most consecutive days above 90 degrees if the forecast holds for Sunday.

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