Dozens of flood survivors get free furnishings from San Diego development firm

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Increasingly individuals who wish to assist flood survivors proceed to emerge throughout the county.

On Saturday, a San Diego development firm gave away free furnishings to individuals impacted by the Jan. 22 flooding.

“I bought an leisure heart, a few chairs, so no matter I don’t have to purchase over is a blessing,” mentioned Kelia Martins, mom of two whose residence was destroyed by the Jan. 22 flooding.

Martins is a mom of two. She is now seeking to refurnish her residence with a few of the free gadgets after the late January storm flooded her ground-level condo in Rolando.

“Every little thing….the children furnishings, all of the furnishings, all of the furnishings, every part. We want every part,” Martins mentioned.

“Individuals are getting what they want and loading up their automobiles, it’s creating a multitude on the road slightly bit, however most individuals have been very affected person and understanding,” mentioned Henish Pulickal, CalHomeCo CEO.

CalHomeCo Building Firm is freely giving the free furnishings to flood survivors. The CEO of the corporate mentioned in February they purchased a warehouse in Barrio Logan with every part inside.

“We began wanting and we noticed stuff was useful in there, some issues which might be helpful and useful,” Pulickal mentioned.

However as a substitute of promoting or throwing away the gadgets with a purpose to rebuild right into a multi-use condo constructing, Pulickal mentioned he’s glad to pause these plans for flood survivors.

“I actually love seeing the appreciative faces and the individuals which might be saying thanks. I solely want I may do extra, solely a lot you are able to do. However hopefully this additionally conjures up different individuals to contribute and assist and never neglect,” Pulickal mentioned.

Martins mentioned she should put her new furnishings in storage for now, whereas she and her children stay in lodges till they’ll go residence.

“, simply day-to-day taking it someday at a time. It’s actually worrying mentally to be trustworthy, however what can we are saying,” Martins mentioned.

Martins has created a GoFundMe to assist with residing bills.