VOICED: Poland feels the chill

The video discusses the severe winter conditions in Poland, focusing on the challenges faced by the homeless in Warsaw and the town of Fishkill. It highlights the efforts of Warsaw's municipal police in providing hot meals and shelter options, while some individuals choose to remain in makeshift accommodations to maintain independence. The video also covers the impact of weather on Fishkill, where flooding and freezing have caused significant issues. A weather forecast predicts a gradual warming trend, but the harsh conditions have already claimed many lives.

What is one reason some homeless individuals in Warsaw choose to stay in wooden cabins instead of shelters?

• They are not aware of the shelters.

• They prefer the independence it offers.

• The shelters are too far away.

• The cabins are warmer than the shelters.

What natural event caused flooding in the town of Fishkill?

• A river bursting its banks

• A hurricane

• A heavy snowfall

• A landslide

How did the residents of Fishkill try to stay warm during the cold snap?

• By keeping active and moving

• By using electric heaters

• By staying indoors all day

• By wearing multiple layers of clothing

What is the expected change in weather according to Poland's National Weather Institute?

• A sudden heatwave

• An increase in snowfall

• A shift to warmer temperatures

• A continuation of the polar front

How many people died from exposure last winter across Poland?

• 350

• 289

• 150

• 200