SAN DIEGO — Some San Diegans are still working to recover from the flooding on Jan. 22. A group in Shelltown has been helping every day since it happened.
"It's giving a hand to another family that's in a similar situation to me. We are together in this disaster and it's feeling like we aren't alone," said Beba Zarate, who lives in Shelltown.
She had about five feet of water in her home from the flood. She and her family have worked to clean the house and have renovations underway. As of now, they've transformed the house into a donation site to help others impacted.
"We have been giving out food, toys and different type of clothing for the people that got flooded in the houses," said 9-year-old David who is volunteering.
They're working through the organization Herencia Hispana California and have helped provide immediate needs since the day after the flooding. They say the focus is now shifting to rebuilding and the growing need for mental health assistance.
"Mental health assistance is needed for families, parents and children. The children are showing the behavior. If the parents are not okay, then the children are not okay," Zarate said.
As bad as the flooding was, they say the most incredible part is seeing people come together.
"It was really beautiful to see how everyone helped each other. Even as scary as it was when the city wasn't here and wasn't helping, you couldn't not see how many people really cared," said Elena Marques, a volunteer.
As they continue helping the community, they're in need donations. This includes, meals, pet food, and first aid kits.
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