SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – San Bernardino County Supervisors say their action against homeless encampments is ‘humane’ and protects those who wind-up on public property.

An ordinance approved Tuesday (September 9th) prohibits camping on county public property where individuals are exposed to dangers such as flooding, wildfire, extreme cold, extreme heat, and railroad and traffic mishaps. The ordinance removes the homeless from environments that are considered unsafe from both a public health and safety standpoint.

Supervisor Dawn Rowe noted an increasing number of encampments on county public property. “These conditions threaten not only those living within the encampments, but also the broader community, “she said.

Story Date: October 5, 2025