Joe Heeren-Mueller
Coverage of Joe Heeren-Mueller in the Nexus archive.
- Homeless New Orleanians swelter amid scorching heat wave
Homeless individuals in New Orleans face extreme heat with temperatures reaching a heat index of 115°F, exacerbating challenges for those without shelter. The area has 1,563 homeless people across Orleans and Jefferson parishes, and rising temperatures combined with humidity pose severe health risks, particularly for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Tropical Storm Bertha stress tests coordination between city and homeless services
New Orleans is opening the Rosenwald Recreation Center as a shelter for unhoused individuals ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha, with city and nonprofit partners coordinating transportation and resources. The storm is expected to bring strong winds and rain, prompting shelters like Ozanam Inn to expand capacity and prepare for increased demand.