Utah needs a ‘Code Red’ policy to protect the homeless from extreme heat, report says

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 798

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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University of Utah researchers have released a new report looking at how heat impacts people experiencing homelessness — and offering recommendations for lawmakers to help address a lack of cooling resources during summer months.

For the report released Monday researchers interviewed 24 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the Salt Lake Valley about how they navigate extremely hot temperatures in public spaces, along with how city and private business policies impact their …

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