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County leaders say they will seek short-term shelter solutions after Salvation Army closure reduces beds
Summary
Chairman and county staff said they are working with community partners and the Continuum of Care to restore emergency shelter capacity after an unanticipated Salvation Army closure removed more than 50 beds; the county may call a special meeting to act quickly.
Cumberland County leaders said they are moving to address an immediate shortage of emergency shelter capacity after the Salvation Army unexpectedly closed a local shelter that county officials said removed more than 50 beds from the community.
Chairman Kirk DeViere, speaking at a county press briefing, said the county had limited notice of the closure and that staff are evaluating short-term…
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