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Orange County Emerges as a Leader of Preventing Homelessness During Pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic generating a near-unprecedented economic downturn and increased risk of homelessness in the U.S., Orange County has emerged as a leader in the fight against evictions and homelessness over the last year.
Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspended evictions for tenants that meet certain income requirements through March 31, many communities are fearing an ensuing wave of displaced people should the moratorium not be further extended.
Orange County, however, is not one of these communities. Through a series of coordinated efforts between the county and its various town governments, the county is largely holding its eviction numbers lower than they were before the pandemic.