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Residents call for higher 'white flag' threshold, more shelter services after near-miss with child
Summary
Speakers told council that Raleigh's emergency shelter rules and limited beds left people at risk during recent cold weather and urged raising the 'white flag' trigger and adding services like showers, transportation and increased bed capacity.
Advocates and residents urged the Raleigh City Council to raise the temperature threshold that triggers expanded sheltering and to increase basic services for people experiencing homelessness.
“White flag occurs when the temperature is 34 or below, just 2 degrees above freezing. This should be raised,” a speaker representing mutual-aid and shelter advocates said, arguing hypothermia can set in at higher temperatures with wind and rain.
Speakers said the current shelter system produces long…
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