SAN DIEGO — Recovery efforts continue nearly two months after major flooding in San Diego. Those impacted, along with agencies offering help, met at the Jackie Robinson YMCA Monday night.
"We need muscle, money and materials, and that's what this next phase is, right?" said Fred Sotelo.
Donna said she's been helping feed those in need for more than 30 years.
"I never thought it would be me that I'm being served now," she said.
When the floodwaters came through, Donna found herself in need, too.
"While I'm being served, I'm still serving," she said.
She's helping Armon Harvey, who is leading efforts with the Harvey Family Foundation. They're delivering meals to hotels and impacted neighborhoods.
"Our number is at 750 individuals we're serving from I-8 all the way down to Chula Vista," Harvey said.
They're also remediating flooded homes. VOAD, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, is helping them.
"VOAD has really helped tackle the dirty work needed to be done with these houses like the mucking, debris removal, cutting of the drywall and even taught us mold suppression from the kindness of their hearts," he said.
Anyone impacted by flooding is encouraged to apply to FEMA and can appeal if they feel they're not getting enough assistance.
Open Heart Leaders is offering mental health services. There's a free legal clinic for those impacted by the flooding will meet at the Mental Bar at 6325 Imperial Avenue at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. People are encouraged to bring paperwork including contracts, leases, denials and eviction notices.
Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals, clean up homes and rebuild. Fill out this form, here.
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