Tragic Deaths of Homeless Individuals Amidst Historic Alaska Snowstorm
TL;DR
Four homeless people, including two disabled individuals, died in Anchorage, Alaska, during a historic snowstorm that dumped over two feet of snow on the city. The deaths add to a rising death toll for the homeless in the area, with a record 49 deaths this year compared to 24 in 2022. The victims were living in makeshift encampments following the closure of a mass shelter during the pandemic. Anchorage has been struggling to find a solution to house the homeless, and the suggestion of providing one-way tickets to warm climates was made by the mayor after a disagreement on a new shelter.
- Two disabled homeless people among four who died during historic Alaska snowstorm New York Post
- Record homeless deaths in Anchorage increases as major winter storm drops more than 2 feet of snow CBS News
- Anchorage's emergency cold weather shelter plan | Alaska Insight Alaska Public Media
- Winter storm brings harsh conditions for Anchorage's unhoused Anchorage Daily News
- Four homeless people die in Anchorage as major storm brings heavy snows The Independent
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