An exclusive Eyewitness News poll conducted by Survey USA reveals nearly half of Southern California residents consider homelessness a "major problem." An additional 20 percent call it a "crisis."
About 20 percent are even "very worried" that they will one day become homeless, while 26 percent are somewhat concerned.
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When asked what the likelihood is that they might become homeless in their lifetime, people polled put the odds at 30 percent.
Tune in to ABC7 at 5 p.m. for an in-depth look at being homeless in the Southland, including an interview with a man who says so many people don't realize just how close they are to actually becoming homeless.