KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri. This story came from conversation surrounding winter weather and the impacts it has on vulnerable groups. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail.
Kansas City, Missouri, activated its extreme weather plan to provide overnight shelter to people experiencing homelessness from December to March.
People experiencing homelessness share importance of shelters
The $1.5 million program uses a phase system to open beds in shelters depending on the temperature outside.
The city said when fully operational during the coldest nights there are 931 beds available across eight shelters. The shelters range from gender specific to gender inclusive…