A report indicates that over 70% of those affected by the Palisades fire in California since January are still residing in temporary housing.
Conducted by Angel Ministries, the study surveyed “2,300 residents impacted by the fire” in Los Angeles County. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, “75% of Pacific Palisades residents and 67% of Altadena residents surveyed are currently living in temporary accommodations.”
According to the report:
About 75% of respondents from Pacific Palisades and 67% from Altadena are in temporary housing. Many anticipate needing to relocate again soon. Those who lost their homes completely found it especially challenging to secure stable housing, whereas residents facing structural or smoke damage often had to move more frequently.
Among the residents from Altadena, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, and Malibu who lost their homes, 22% expect to move again in the next six to twelve months, and 9% anticipate relocating within a few months. For those impacted by building or smoke damage, 19% think they will need to move in the coming months, while 18% believe they will need to move within the year.
According to reports from one outlet, a resident mentioned that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has community development block grants and disaster relief funds available.
This individual shared they intended to meet with HUD to discuss funding opportunities before the government shutdown, possibly for reinvesting in infrastructure.
As reported by Breitbart News, during a recent hearing, Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) listened to “victims of the tragic fires.” Among the speakers was Spencer Pratt from The Hills, who has emerged as a prominent advocate for those affected.
Spencer Pratt shared, “By the grace of God, my family survived.” He explained, “We haven’t lost hope, but we lost our home and everything we owned in the Palisades fire,” while wearing a hat that declared, “Newsom will never be president.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is reportedly attempting to shift focus away from the Pacific Palisades fire, which resulted in the destruction of 7,000 structures and the loss of 12 lives in the area.
Johnson has previously suggested the Senate might consider subpoenaing Newsom to address state and local shortcomings during the disaster.
