A first-of-its-kind analysis by Vermont Public and Seven Days identified at least 82 people who died either living outside or sheltered in motels between 2021 and 2024. Many of these deaths happened in largely invisible ways: in tents, sheds, motel rooms and dumpsters.
    • brambc@lemmy.world
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      15 minutes ago

      I wanted to respond to the estimated number mentioned in the other comment by dditty

      an estimated 3,500 people live unhoused in Vermont, a record figure. The state ranks fourth in the nation for its rate of homelessness.

      That’s somehow both a bigger and smaller number than I expected, but what do I know 🤷