Despite the allocation of $20 million each for rebuilding after January 2023 floods in Planada and Pajaro, only a small fraction has reached victims, raising anxiety as new storms threaten.
The slow dispersal of $20 million aid to the flood-stricken communities is due to a lengthy verification process. Local officials express concerns as new storms loom.
As of now, only about $4 million has been utilized in Planada, while Pajaro has seen just over $1.3 million distributed, primarily for urgent needs like food but not enough for comprehensive recovery.
The delay in distributing the allocated aid is concerning for residents as they face another atmospheric river, compounding their already traumatic economic and physical displacement.
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