Summit County has no homeless shelter system, so its approach to helping the homeless population is different than other places. The extremes of Park City are like a tale of two cities.
PARK CITY — The flashlight's beam scattered as it hit the growing snowdrifts near the transit stop on Landmark Drive. It was hours before the early morning winter recreators would arrive and the perfect place for someone to seek shelter.
The Point in Time count is an annual attempt by cities across the country to understand how many people in their jurisdictions are experiencing homelessness, or are unsheltered, on a single night in January. Due to the lack of shelter and dangerous conditions, the Christian Center of Park City works closely with the Park City Police Department. The department has a dedicated homeless liaison to work with advocates to understand the unsheltered population's needs. Every officer's vehicle is equipped with emergency homeless kits and sleeping bags, Hernandez added.
Parking overnight can present a conflict for some areas, as well as unsanctioned camping. Advocates said they'll continue to work with Park City police to address these issues. Hernandez added that often there's significant warnings regarding unsanctioned camping, and when items are removed they're placed into evidence so people can be reunited with their belongings.The homeless population in different counties across the state can look different.
Park City's unsheltered population largely helps support the industry that attracts revenue and tourists to the city. Many are seasonal workers who cannot afford housing.
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