Record-breaking winter storm in Anchorage leads to increase in homeless deaths

Four homeless people have died in Anchorage, Alaska, in the past week, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle to house its large homeless population amidst a major winter storm that dropped over 2 feet of snow. This brings the total number of homeless deaths in Anchorage this year to 49, surpassing last year's record of 24 deaths. Despite available shelter beds, factors such as lack of transportation, access to healthcare, confusion, or refusal to seek shelter may have contributed to these deaths. The city is working on short-term solutions, but the long-term solution lies in building more housing.