L.A. Public Officials Explain The “Room-Key” initiative and what it means for the Homeless population during COVID-19 Pandemic
April 9, 2020
Wednesday, April 8. The L.A. Emergency Operations Center provided the latest updates surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. All county departments and partner agencies are looking for innovative ways to serve the Los Angeles community during this time of uncertainty. Los Angeles county officials go into detail on what measures are being taken on behalf of those that are higher risk and most vulnerable, which include L.A. natives exposed to the elements daily without shelter and senior citizens. There are 250 available testing kits at this site. On Friday, April 3. California State Governor Gavin Newsom announced the “Room-Key” Initiative. The plan is to assist with creating shelters to families that are experiencing homelessness,
