About this episode
Street Sense vendor Chris Cole was unhoused for a chunk of the pandemic, and she says it’s the summers, not the winters, that are the hardest to handle. In this episode, she told us how she survived two summers living outside, and what she thinks of the government’s heat plan . Call 311 if you need help or information on heat exposure and resources to deal with it. Here are some ways you can help D.C.’s unhoused communities. And be sure to check out Street Sense’s comprehensive reporting on this issue. As promised, we’ve also got info on how to get your own trash super can , for all your rat control needs. And for more D.C. news, check out our morning newsletter . We’re also on Twitter at @citycast_dc , and you can leave us a voicemail by calling 2026422654 . Call us!!