05-31-2019, 11:31 AM
| During a sit-down meeting, Loy told Green homelessness is taking a toll on the county’s resources at a time when the island is also struggling to recover from last year’s eruption and other natural disasters.
"Our emergency services are really feeling the pressure,” she said.
Loy added Hawaii County’s first responders have been overwhelmed with 911 calls about people who are homeless. The calls range from reports about trespassing and theft to fights and vandalism.|
I would say that is a bit of an stretch on the truth. I listen to the scanner all day long everyday, I hear a call MAYBE once a a week. For that area. Sounds like they are trying to demonize people already down on their luck and or with issues
"Our emergency services are really feeling the pressure,” she said.
Loy added Hawaii County’s first responders have been overwhelmed with 911 calls about people who are homeless. The calls range from reports about trespassing and theft to fights and vandalism.|
I would say that is a bit of an stretch on the truth. I listen to the scanner all day long everyday, I hear a call MAYBE once a a week. For that area. Sounds like they are trying to demonize people already down on their luck and or with issues