Homelessness declared public health emergency in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Homelessness is now a public well being emergency in Pittsburgh.

Metropolis Council greenlighted laws asking that the mayor, town housing authority and different departments discover long- and short-term options to the continued downside. 

Council requested for the proposals to be submitted inside two weeks.

It comes after town opened the Second Avenues Commons and tore down two encampments. 

Information from the Division of Human Companies discovered that there have been 880 folks experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County final winter.