California County Installing New Fencing to Prevent Homeless Encampments

Orange County, California is installing new secure fencing along flood control channels to prevent homeless encampments in Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Westminster.

California has nearly half of all unsheltered people in the United States, according to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (pdf). Yet the number of homeless people often brings security issues to many local communities.

Orange County Relocates 700+ Homeless People

In late February, authorities relocated more than 700 homeless people who lived along the Santa Ana River trail and moved them to motels and shelters across Orange County. They were provided food and other basic services, and some homeless people were also evaluated by Telecare, a mental health services provider, to see if further assistance was needed.