SAN DIEGO — An assistance center at the Mountain View Recreation Center has reopened to help people affected by these recent storms. There are more than two dozen organizations offering help to residents impacted by the flooding.
"Oh my gosh it was devastating. I walked into my home and everything was trashed. I lost a six month old kitten as well," said Carmelita Jimenez, an Encanto resident.
Jimenez said she's slept on friends couches the past two weeks. She visited the assistance center seeking help Tuesday.
"I was given a 14 day voucher at one of the hotels. That has helped a lot and came in at perfect timing," she said.
Resources are available from the city, county and even state. People can be connected with the housing commission, city clerk, SDG&E, humane society, American Red Cross, assessor for disaster claims, seek food assistance, mental health resources, get new driver's licenses, social security cards, learn about National Flood Insurance and All Hands All Hearts which helps remove water-damaged furniture and debris removal from curbs. Interpreters are also available.
"We have a lot of volunteers. When someone comes in they assess their needs and then help guide them through the process," said Jennifer McBride, a public information officer for the city of San Diego.
McBride says more than 250 people have visited the assistance center so far. Jimenez says she's glad she came and encourages others to do so too.
"They might be skeptical about it or not know enough information to go try but it's definitely worth it," she said.
The assistance center at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center at 641 South Boundary Street, San Diego, CA 92113. It will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday Feb. 9. Learn more, here.
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