"We have a lot of seniors who live here in the Sunset District. When the power went out, they were really struggling,"
"A lot of them are isolated, many don't speak English, and they didn't know where to turn."
"Dad, you know, he needs machines to clear his airways when he sleeps, so he wasn't sleeping in the night,"
"I think a lot of monolingual Chinese in this area, no information expressed to them,"
Nearly a week after a massive power outage, parts of San Francisco's Sunset and Richmond Districts continued to face recovery challenges. Many seniors were isolated, lacked English proficiency, and could not find help or information. Some residents relying on medical devices went without necessary equipment and sleep. Security gates and dead doorbells prevented neighbors from checking on one another, while spotty cell service limited communication. Food spoilage forced families to discard groceries, and small businesses preparing for winter holidays suffered losses. Community members reported frustration and uneven access to available resources and aid.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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