Even in Florida, we are having historic (for us) cold temperatures. Temps were in the 20s for almost 12 hours last night here. Very unusual for it to dip that low, and for it to stay that long.
Thank you to the Volusia sheriffs office for checking on unhoused people, usual locations of camps etc., and offering people transportation to cold-weather shelter.
And also, this is a reminder that many of our unhoused neighbors for whatever reasons do not feel safe or willing to accept cold-weather shelter. There’s only so much we can do, but one neighbor put out a lovely blanket, another neighbor verbally checks on people they pass by, etc. Oh and another neighbor purchased a hot cocoa for a person sitting in the cold. Who was not willing to go to the cold weather shelter.
Please feel free to add any resources you know of, in the comment section. Cold weather will continue for a few more days.
We (Daytona Beach Permaculture a Guild; starshine house / jenny’s corner) are engaged in ongoing research to help everyone (housed as well as unhoused) stay comfortable & safe in cold weather and all other extreme weather. We publish various tips and resources on our blog and page.