What can I do to get an elderly homeless diabetic man through this weekend with the heat expected to be brutal? He is under a shaded area in the park with a table. I am giving him ice, water and food as I can. I also gave him a battery-operated fan. I do not have a lot of resources and cannot ask him into my house due to safety and COVID plus elderly dog with health problems. Any suggestions on ways to help until I can find assistance? He was recently living in a house owned by my neighbor who rents out rooms. The neighbor kicked this man out because they had some issues. Currently in Southern Louisiana: Temp 98F/Heat index 107F.
The gentleman does not speak English so our communication is not great. I use Translate on my phone as I can. I did learn from him that he has no friends or family in this area because they died.
My town does not have a lot of resources. I am working on contacting whoever I can find. Part of the issue is I just noticed he is living in the park yesterday evening. I just got 2 additional agencies to call but they are already closed and won't accept messages over the weekend.
I am concerned about driving him to shelters in New Orleans (closest resources) because he does not know the area. At least he knows stores and other places in my neighborhood where he can walk and can leave his belongings in relative safety at the park.
Thanks for any suggestions. I am so sad he is in this situation with no way to get help for himself.
The gentleman does not speak English so our communication is not great. I use Translate on my phone as I can. I did learn from him that he has no friends or family in this area because they died.
My town does not have a lot of resources. I am working on contacting whoever I can find. Part of the issue is I just noticed he is living in the park yesterday evening. I just got 2 additional agencies to call but they are already closed and won't accept messages over the weekend.
I am concerned about driving him to shelters in New Orleans (closest resources) because he does not know the area. At least he knows stores and other places in my neighborhood where he can walk and can leave his belongings in relative safety at the park.
Thanks for any suggestions. I am so sad he is in this situation with no way to get help for himself.