San Francisco has seen a sudden clearing of drug addicts, dealers, and homeless individuals from its downtown area in preparation for the APEC summit. However, residents and business owners view these efforts as temporary fixes to a larger ongoing problem. The city has focused on specific neighborhoods known for homeless encampments and drug use, but critics argue that the issue is being shifted around without long-term solutions. The city is also dealing with a fentanyl-related drug overdose crisis. Additional shelter beds have been added for the summit, but it is unclear how many will be available.