We do attribute it to the cold and snowy weather : Homeless shelter sees increase in need Updated: 10:37 PM CST Jan 15, 2021 Share Updated: 10:37 PM CST Jan 15, 2021
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Show Transcript VISITED SOME SHELTERS. FREEZING TEMPS STICKING AROUND LEAVING THOSE OUTSIDE IN DANGER. THAT S WHY LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTERS PREPARE FOR WINTER STORMS BEFORE THEY SHOW UP. WE WENT FROM AROUND 350 OR SO TO CLOSE TO 400 RIGHT NOW. CEM: THE SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE SAW AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE SEEKING SHELTER. WE ATTRIBUTE IT TO COLD AND SNOWY WEATHER. IN GENERAL TERMS, WHEN IT GETS COLDER, THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REQUESTING ASSISTANCE GOES UP. CEM: AT THE OPEN DOOR MISSION, STEVE FRAZEE SEES PEOPLE COME IN WITH LIGHT COATS, WITHOUT GLOVES. ON TOP OF DEALING WITH EXTREME COLD, THE PANDEMIC MAKES INTAKE AND DINING DIFFICULT. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS ENFORCED AND GUESTS NEED TO QUARANTINE. IN THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY, THAT CONFINEMENT IS ENOUGH TO SAY I M GOING SOMEWHERE ELS