严重的中西部冬季风暴淹没了收容所,迫使采取应急措施,并扩大社区对无家可归家庭的援助。
Severe Midwest winter storms overwhelm shelters, forcing emergency responses and expanded community aid for homeless families.
整个中西部的严冬条件对收容所和非营利机构造成压力,温度寒冷,风寒接近-30摄氏度,促使应急反应。
Harsh winter conditions across the Midwest are straining shelters and nonprofits, with freezing temperatures and wind chills near -30°F prompting emergency responses.
在堪萨斯市,流离失所家庭面临紧急住房危机,因为收容所已不堪负荷,而在威斯康辛州和爱荷华州,应急溢出协议已经启动,变暖中心已经扩大,教堂地下室等替代空间也得到了使用。
In Kansas City, displaced families face urgent housing crises as shelters fill beyond capacity, while in Wisconsin and Iowa, emergency overflow protocols are activated, warming centers expand, and alternative spaces like church basements are used.
从寄居之家到民宅和服务社的组织提供全天候的住所、膳食和医疗支持,强调安全和尊严。
Organizations from Sojourner House to Humility Homes & Services are providing 24/7 shelter, meals, and medical support, emphasizing safety and dignity.
尽管需求巨大,但工作人员继续为所有需要帮助的人提供服务,这突出表明该区域日益依赖社区努力解决冬季无家可归问题和防止与寒冷有关的受伤。
Despite overwhelming demand, staff continue to serve all who need help, highlighting the region’s growing reliance on community efforts to combat winter homelessness and prevent cold-related injuries.