Incarcerated populations in the Gulf Coast face heightened risks from natural disasters - Peer2Peer

Incarcerated populations in the Gulf Coast face heightened risks from natural disasters

Dec 04, 2025

Women, juveniles, and ICE detainees in correctional facilities in five Gulf Coast states are vulnerable to threats from extreme heat, flooding, and hurricanes, a Yale School of the Environment study found. Despite the threats, many of the facilities have no disaster preparedness plans.

https://phys.org/news/2025-12-incarcerated-populations-gulf-coast-heightened.html

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