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

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Dec 4, 2025, 10:10 pm119 ptsTrending
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.

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