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OHS credits partners for extended ice-storm sheltering; HMIS reports 3,986 encounters in January and 185 housed
Summary
OHS described an unprecedented extended cold-weather shelter response during an ice storm, thanked nonprofit and city partners, and HMIS staff said January data show 3,986 people encountered and 185 housed; OHS said it would cover credit monitoring for a recent HMIS data disclosure.
The Office of Homeless Services told the Homelessness Planning Council that Nashville ran an extended cold-weather shelter operation during a recent ice storm and thanked nonprofit partners, city departments and staff for the work that kept people safe.
"There was 13 days of 24 hours at 2 locations, which is unprecedented for this level of sheltering," OHS reported. The director praised Salvation Army, the Red Cross, MNPD, fire and OEM, and singled out…
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