What Will Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Mean for Barrier Islands? 06.15.11 A new survey of barrier islands published earlier this spring offers the most thorough assessment to date of the thousands of small islands that hug the coasts of the world's landmasses.
A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a secure online database that stores data on all homelessness services that are provided in King County. Seattle/King County uses this data to improve the ability of local organizations to provide access to housing and services, and strengthen our efforts to end homelessness. All identifiable information is securely stored within the HMIS, and state-of-the-art security features protect the privacy of all clients. Read more about HMIS. Schedule a Training
HMIS Requirements The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other planners and policymakers use aggregate HMIS data to better inform homeless policy and decision making at the federal, state, and local levels. HMIS enables HUD to collect national-level data on the extent and nature of homelessness over time. Specifically, an HMIS can be used to produce an unduplicated count of homeless persons, understand patterns of service use, and measure the effectiveness of homeless programs. Data on homeless persons is collected and maintained at the local level.