While most of the Bay Area sweltered under record-setting heat, there were real concerns about the safety of vulnerable seniors who may not have air conditioning.
Winter can be a challenging season for senior citizens. The cold, dry air can aggravate arthritis, the snow is cumbersome, and the bitter cold keeps many people indoors.
Long lines at grocery stores, gas stations and water distribution centers have become the new normal for those living with Hurricane Helene's destruction.