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Salt Lake City reports high shelter utilization, outreach plans and summer cooling guidance
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City managers reported Homeless Resource Center utilization near 96% and outlined targeted outreach and mitigation work, upcoming resource events and summer cooling guidance for people outdoors; officials said state 'code red' legislation failed this session so local centers and libraries remain the primary public cooling options.
Salt Lake City administration staff on Tuesday gave an update on homelessness services, saying shelter utilization at the Homeless Resource Center has remained high and announcing a series of outreach activities and community events this month.
Andrew Johnston, director of homeless policy and outreach, reported HRC occupancy in the high‑90s earlier in May and “96 percent” usage in the most recent week. Johnston said the city is running beds that are typically winter‑only and that the…
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