The stats are crazy! Did you know 90% of people experiencing homelessness in Detroit have been without shelter for more than a month?
Meanwhile, the average wait time at an emergency shelter is around 6 hours, which is a whole different level of stress.
According to data from the City of Detroit's shelter system, during extreme cold events like this one, the number of people using shelters can increase by up to 50% within a matter of days!
That means we're talking about a massive surge in demand that quickly overwhelms even the most well-prepared systems.
And let's not forget the numbers on Code Blue activations. In just last December, there were over 20 activation events across the city – that's a lot of pressure on the system!
It's also worth noting that Detroit has seen a 30% increase in shelter usage over the past two winters alone
. That's a clear indication that our safety net needs to be re-evaluated and possibly expanded.
The thing is, when we talk about emergency shelters, it's easy to focus on the numbers – but what about the human impact? How many lives are being saved or lost due to our shelter system?
just saw this news about Detroit's emergency shelters being overwhelmed by extreme cold weather... honestly it's a huge concern for me! 
1,200 shelter beds might seem like a lot, but when demand surges during a deep freeze, even that can get stretched thin. 
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