How residents are doing one month after devastating flooding

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Beginning Friday, Catastrophe Restoration Facilities will open in San Diego to assist flood survivors impacted by the January storms.

The facilities will probably be positioned on the Mountainview Group Middle and the Spring Valley Library from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Residents impacted can apply for native, state and federal help.

In the meantime, some flood victims say they’ve already acquired some assist from FEMA.

“That cash just isn’t sufficient as a result of our home is massive,” stated Shelltown home-owner Maria Ramirez, however she says it’s a good begin.

Ramirez is grateful for the county providing motel vouchers which have been utilized by her household of 9 for the reason that flood destroyed her residence.

“They’re paying the resort and paying another month,” she added in regards to the county’s help.

On Beta St. in Southcrest, the heaping piles of particles, trash and furnishings that when lined the streets are clear. Residents like Jasiel Leyva work an eight-hour shift throughout the day and spends his evenings at his residence doing what he can to restore and rebuild partitions.  

“I can’t think about anybody going via this – it’s traumatic, it’s a nightmare,” Leyva stated. “That day I went to work and got here again from work and noticed there’s nothing left. It’s exhausting.”

Flood victims can even log on to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA cellular app or name the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The Catastrophe Restoration Facilities will assist folks apply for federal help and replace loans or purposes.

Individuals have via April 19, 2024 to use for help.