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Students and community survey find neighborhood support for weather‑response shelters but stress need for ongoing engagement
Summary
Presenters summarized national best practices and local survey results on shelters for severe weather and wildfire displacement; outreach respondents supported shelters while citing sanitation, security and ongoing neighborhood communications as critical to acceptance.
A student team presenting on NIMBY (community resistance) concerns for severe‑weather and clean‑air shelters told the Lane County Board of Commissioners on June 11 that local neighborhood associations generally supported shelter options but expect sustained engagement, clear operations and sanitation plans.
The presenters described the difference between short‑term weather shelters and longer‑term housing solutions and reviewed national best practices including low‑barrier entry, services on site, dignity‑centered operations and community engagement toolkits from organizations such…
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