(CSi)  The Stutsman County Commission has approved a  non-congregate sheltering plan for the county.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry said the plan would address non-congregate sheltering like temporary repurposed facilities including  hotel/motels, dormitories, camps, or converting buildings to provide  single room occupancy or private sleeping spaces.

The facilities provide housing for the homeless or transient population requiring isolation or quarantine to help protect the public by preventing exposure to others.

Bergquist says the non-congregate would be different from a mass congregate plan and allow sheltering individuals as opposed to large groups.

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