SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and state officials have announced plans to move people out of the homeless encampment along Interstate 5 known as the Jungle.
Mayor Ed Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee said in a written statement Tuesday they are working together to address the needs of people who live in unsanctioned camps in a greenbelt that runs along I-5 in South Seattle.
Core mission is to put as many people as possible into services, shelter. City hopes for 50% success rate. #Q13FOX
— Steve Kiggins (@Q13FOXKiggins) May 17, 2016
Officials say teams with the Union Gospel Mission will work with people to offer them shelter and connect them with food, counseling and other social services.
Then the plan is to clear out the garbage, overgrown vegetation from the hillside.
Plan to clean up major health hazards, waste and garbage. Improve access for first responders. #Q13FOX
— Steve Kiggins (@Q13FOXKiggins) May 17, 2016
The city will also hire a consultant to help the city and others figure out what to do with the area.
Approx 3 week deadline for #TheJungle residents to leave. #Q13FOX
— Steve Kiggins (@Q13FOXKiggins) May 17, 2016
“Mayor Ed Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee said in a written statement Tuesday they are working together to address the needs of people who live in unsanctioned camps…”
They’re there to ‘help’.
Be very afraid.