WASHINGTON — Last month, officials with the District counted the unsheltered residents to track the impacts from the federal law enforcement surge . The count took place on Aug. 28 and was just a "count only"; it did not include interviews, and personal information was not collected.

Results of the Aug. 28-29 census showed 764 unsheltered individuals in DC:

81 people in 54 tents; 683 unsheltered plus people of unsure status.

In July, there were 128 people living in 107 tents in DC, according to the DMHHS count.

During the federal surge, the city has increased outreach to connect residents to services and housing. Since the beginning of the federal surge, over 80 people have accepted shelter. In August, more than 100 low-barrier shelter beds were added. With the Aston, plus the openi

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