SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — Clean-up efforts are underway after extreme rainfall flooded many homes in San Diego.
On Jamacha Road you can see mattresses, floorboards and other furniture sitting outside that was ruined by the flooding. Residents say they're feeling helpless and are wanting the local government to do more to help them.
"We tried to clean up a little just try to save what we can," said Adrian Sanchez.
He and his family worked to clean what they've been able to salvage.
"It's a lot to take in but we're just trying to take it one day at a time and stay in good spirits," he said.
Wednesday night water lines from the flooding were still visible in their homes.
"The water came rushing down. I just opened the door and the water came rushing. it looked like the ocean or something," said 95-year-old Ernestine Whitlow.
Many of the neighbors have quickly learned their homeowners insurance won't cover flooding.
"See everything is damaged, this floor is damaged too," said Patricia.
Patricia says she's contacted the city and the county seeking help but hasn't had any luck.
"I feel betrayed by my government. I pay taxes and never ask for anything. now when I ask and call FEMA, call the county of San Diego they said this is not a disaster," she said.
"We just need a little bit of help to get back on our feet," Sanchez said.
For now these neighbors are leaning on each other which is what Whitlow says their community does best.
"That's one thing you got around here is good neighbors. They're always there to help," she said.
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