Abstract
Homeless individuals across the globe live in a constant state of crisis Yet, during times of societal crisis such as COVID-19 that affect all populations, disaster planning has rarely included this high-risk group The high burden of co-occurring physical, mental, and substance use disorders, absence of reliable shelter, scant access to health information, and scarcity of financial, transportation, and nutritional resources all create unique vulnerabilities for this population These factors restrict the ability of people experiencing homelessness to respond and adapt to public health recommendations before and during a disaster In particular, the mental health needs of people who are homeless during disasters have received minimal attention (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
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