Nonprofits work together to help the community rebuild burned in LA Fires
Los Angeles is slowly rebuilding the deadly wildfires that burned Southern California. However, so far, only about 1,000 restructuring permissions have been submitted.
Los Angeles is slowly rebuilding six months after a fatal wildfire burns out Southern California. However, so far, only about 1,000 reconstruction permits have been submitted. Community members are stepping up to reduce the complexity of the process, bringing residents closer to their homes.
“I remember, you know, I’m just opening the email and crying, and then I started crying to my sister,” said Marisol Espino, who lost her home to Etonfire.
Espino’s family broke with peace of mind after she shed tears this time and found out she had the opportunity to start over again.
Marisol Espino’s childhood home in 29 years burned with Eton Fire.
“We’re sure to give this hope to the chaos that’s been in the past six months for our family. We knew we were trying to do everything in our power to preserve our wealth,” Espino said.
Marisol Espino’s childhood home in 29 years was burned Eton Fire.
La Wildfirs change the community’s livelihood: “We left nothing.”
“The fire destroyed everything and wiped out not only our homes, but all the generations of all our family belongings and everything we owned,” Espino said.
Shortly afterwards, the family explored options to rebuild. However, they didn’t know very well how to proceed about it until they found a habitat for humanity.
Espino’s family lived at home for 29 years before burning out.
“We knew right away that this would be a very, very great opportunity for us to make it, dreaming of the reality that you know, bring our father back to his home,” Espino said.
Habitat for Humanity is working with the Foothill Catalog Foundation to support families like Espinos.
“We have developed this pre-approval process to allow homes where certain lots are enforced. We can essentially skip the permit process and plan checking processes as quickly as possible, and get a building permit as quickly as possible.”
The Foothill Catalog Foundation offers a pre-approved home catalogue for fire victims to choose from. (Foothill Catalog Foundation)
Victims can choose their favorite design from a pre-approved home catalog.
“And all they have to do is provide a site plan and make sure the house fits their site and is working with the contractor and builder to actually carry out the design,” Assenson said.
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This process aims to save victims both time and money.
“It’s a great opportunity to help. Reduce construction costs Significantly via Design and engineering fees“Brian Stanley, construction director at San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, said.
The Foothill Catalog Foundation plans to reach its 50 target and set 10 designs by the end of the month. Habitat for Humanity says that all timelines come down to volunteers.