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Elainna Williams
Coverage of Elainna Williams in the Nexus archive.
Victor Tateperson1New Orleans Office of Homeless Services and Strategyorganization1Barry Keimperson1Louisiana State Universityorganization1Southern Climate Impacts Planning Programorganization1Louisiana Department of Healthorganization1Louisiana Advocacy Coalition on Homelessnessorganization1Joe Heeren-Muellerperson1
- Homeless New Orleanians swelter amid scorching heat wave
Homeless individuals in New Orleans face extreme heat with temperatures reaching a heat index of 115°F, exacerbating challenges for those without shelter. The area has 1,563 homeless people across Orleans and Jefferson parishes, and rising temperatures combined with humidity pose severe health risks, particularly for seniors and people with disabilities.