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DHS, United Way and partners outline cooling-center verification, ONEbox pilot and harm‑reduction trainings
Summary
Members discussed heat‑response resources: DHS directed residents to call 211 for cooling‑center information, United Way is developing a verification process and Greensburg Area Library is identified as a cooling center. The board also reviewed the ONEbox pilot expansion, scholarships for the Opening Doors Conference and free Narcan and harm‑reduction trainings available through Kelli Nabuda.
Members discussed resources for extreme heat response: the Department of Human Services has directed residents to call 211 for cooling‑center locations, and United Way is developing a process to verify those locations. The Greensburg Area Library was noted as an available cooling center.
In closing remarks, staff described positive feedback on the new ONEbox pilot (plans include expanding placement to DHS divisions, senior centers and foster care homes) and announced Opening Doors Conference scholarships that will be shared by email. Kelli Nabuda announced free Narcan and harm‑reduction trainings are available for partners and community members.
