From: Carbone, Caleb <CCarbone@cityoftacoma.org>
Date: Sep 20, 2022 at 1:23 PM -0700
To: Rob Huff <rhuff@pchomeless.org>
Subject: Encampment Removals: 8th and Yakima; 15th-18th and Yakima
Hi Rob!
Per your request this morning, here is the information via email:
Both location will be posted this morning and although our encampment removal policy allows a 72-hour posting, the City will implement a one-week posting period to allow for increased connection to shelter. We have seen both sites have a significant increase in emergency service requests. both sites have had a significant increase in emergency service requests.
The Homeless Engagement and Alternatives Liaison Team (HEAL Team) estimates 10 to 15 individuals at the 8th Street and Yakima encampment and 15-20 individuals at the encampment between 15th Street to 18th Street and Yakima.
As of last week we had more than 45 beds available through our Temporary & Emergency shelters and we will continue to monitor shelter availability daily including our permanent shelters such as TRM, Nativity House, and Salvation Army.
Caleb Carbone
Homeless Strategy, Systems and Service Manager
City of Tacoma
Neighborhood and Community Services
ccarbone@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5015
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