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Hammond council approves feasibility committee to study warming and cooling shelters
Summary
Council voted to form an ad hoc feasibility committee to explore short-term warming and cooling centers operated by volunteer organizations after public testimony highlighted extreme heat and cold risks for people experiencing homelessness. Proponents emphasized the group will study feasibility and not request city funds at this stage.
The Hammond City Council on March 10 approved a resolution establishing an emergency shelter feasibility committee to study whether a system of short-term warming and cooling centers, run by volunteer organizations and faith groups, is practicable in the city.
Councilwoman Gonzalez introduced the resolution citing recent extreme-temperature events and community interest. Longtime volunteer Jean Vorhees told the…
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