State agencies are helping several homeless folks find a place to live, or temporary shelter, following the closing of a tent city in Ann Arbor.
The Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, released a video on Monday that explains the reason behind the camp closure.
“This is just not something the department can allow for a lot of different reasons,” said Mark Sweeney with MDOT. “Safety - because of the proximity to the freeway, sanitation - because there is no running water…so quite simply, it’s a liability for the state,” he said.
The video also highlights the problem of homeless. State agencies were called on to help relocate some residents. Camp Take Notice organizers said the camp served a purpose and helped people get back on their feet.
Here's MDOT's take on Camp Take Notice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdCfTtOkSDc&feature=youtu.be
