Wednesday, January 31, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual

Cold weather can result in poor health outcomes, and even death, for those that are unhoused or who otherwise lack proper heating resources. Individuals most at risk for hypothermia are people experiencing homelessness, older adults with inadequate food and heating resources, infants in cold bedrooms, and substance users. Join our January COAD meeting with Dr. Curtis Chan from County of San Mateo Health and Matthew Hayes from County of San Mateo Human Services Agency to learn more about cold impacts on the human body, how social vulnerability exacerbates risk to cold weather, and how the County’s Inclement Weather Program is working to expand shelter availability for unhoused individuals on cold nights.

All organizations are welcome at this meeting, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies. Registration is not required for these recurring meetings. Please save this link as a recurring event on your calendar for the last Wednesday of the month.