Wildfires in Los Angeles displaced 100,000 residents, while simultaneously, an executive order froze funding for 2,000 programs, putting many at risk for losing basic necessities. The poor, already challenged by high living costs and inadequate safety nets, suffer most from such disasters. The article recalls a past flood in San Jose that displaced over 300 families, primarily renters without insurance, illustrating the ongoing struggles faced by low-income communities. The combined effect of environmental disasters and bureaucratic decisions forces many families into precarious situations, threatening their ability to meet essential needs.
Eight years ago, Coyote Creek flooded San Jose, displacing over 300 families, mostly renters without flood insurance, highlighting the vulnerabilities of low-income residents.
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles displaced 100,000 people, while the federal government froze funding for thousands of programs, illustrating a precarious living situation for many.
"If the right one don't get ya, the left one will... people live on the precipice of some kind of economic disaster every day due to systemic issues."
The stories of families affected by disasters show how severely the lack of affordable housing and underfunded safety nets put the poorest at risk.
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