Organizations help fire victims in LA

Various organizations, along with state and federal government offices, are intensifying efforts to support survivors of the wildfires in Los Angeles, such as 211 LA, a nonprofit organization.

Andrés Colmenares, 211 LA Service Spokesperson, explains the current stage of the fires and how families are coping. There are stories of people who have already received help, but others remain in a difficult situation.

Andrés Colmenares says that affected families are also struggling with insurance companies.

Another problem they are seeing is that many families with school-age children who had to move because they lost their homes are struggling because their children are missing classes or their studies are being affected.

There is also another challenge: cleaning homes. Let’s listen to Andrés Colmenares, spokesperson for 211 LA.

Another issue is the aid provided by the government and the executive orders related to housing. Andrés Colmenares talks about the challenges families face in finding affordable rentals.

He says there is a lot of demand, and landlords sometimes take advantage of that situation.

Andrés Colmenares, spokesperson for 211 LA Services, comments that they have a partnership with the American Red Cross to address community needs through this support network.

He discusses what you need to do and the requirements you need to receive support from 211 and its partners.

Andrés Colmenares, spokesperson for 211 LA Services, says they have a 211 helpline and can access available resources, as their goal is to simplify access to recovery resources for people displaced by the fires.