Norfolk Residents React to New Shelter Opening

Kevin Roche's small town of Norfolk, Massachusetts, is set to change significantly as the Bay State Correctional Center reopens as an emergency shelter for migrant families, specifically targeting pregnant women and children. The facility, previously unused, will host 24 families from Logan International Airport, as the U.S. continues to see a surge in migrant crossings. Meanwhile, experts warn that with extreme weather events becoming more prevalent due to climate change, households should prepare for potential disasters by creating emergency kits and evacuation plans. It is advised to have both a go-kit for immediate evacuation and a stay-at-home kit for prolonged emergencies. Additionally, homeowners are encouraged to undertake maintenance and weatherproofing measures ahead of severe weather to avoid greater costs later, with many Americans lacking savings specifically for home repairs. Financial resources, including personal loans, may be necessary for those unable to afford immediate weatherproofing improvements.