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City staff say about 1,400 people are experiencing homelessness; dashboard and winter shelter efforts highlighted
Summary
Community Safety staff told council Durham's best estimate is about 1,400 people experiencing homelessness (about 650 unsheltered households), previewed a new public dashboard showing inflow/outflow trends, and described recent winter shelter ('white flag') efforts that sheltered more than 200 people during storms and that outreach teams placed 15–20 people from encampments.
Council reviewed the Homeless Services Advisory Committee annual report and heard public comment urging further action. Resident Victoria Peterson pressed for counts and outreach activities; Community Safety staff responded with the city's best available figures and an overview of operational work.
Dan Vance (Community Safety) said the city's best numbers indicate about 1,400 people currently experiencing homelessness in Durham; that total…
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