While some residents are dealing with new fire threats, others are in the process of repairing what has burned.
Southern California is in for another round of severe wind and fire weather this week. While some residents are dealing with new fire threats, others are in the process of recovering from what has burned. But, they don’t do it alone.
Bernie the Bernedoodle is part of a disaster response team. She traveled eight hours with her partner from Tucson to Southern California to bring support to wildfire victims and first responders.
Bernie and his boss traveled eight hours from Tucson to help victims in Southern California. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)
“He’s always done a great job of making people smile, especially when they’re under pressure and under bad circumstances,” said Bernie’s manager Jim Watts.
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Bernie had a busy schedule when he arrived, attending ambulance services and elementary school students.
“Twice, at the Pasadena Police Department, we passed the request. We went through the entire 911 center, we went through the entire police department,” Watts said.
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Fox met Bernie at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Pasadena.
FEMA has two Disaster Recovery Centers assisting victims of the Southern California wildfires. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)
“FEMA may be able to help people who are underinsured or uninsured. This is for both homeowners and renters. FEMA may be able to help with immediate financial needs. This may be for immediate needs that people had when they had to leave their homes,” said the expert. FEMA Public Affairs Kim Keblish.
FEMA can also help with temporary housing funds. While FEMA provides financial assistance, other four-legged friends provide comfort.
Angie holds someone’s hand at the Crisis Recovery Center. (Sunny Tsai/FOXBusiness)
Angie has been going out to the Disaster Recovery Center in Pasadena for several hours a day to help those like her.
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“The way you walked into the house, it’s like our mailbox hasn’t heard a sound in 21 years. And it was loud. You could tell she was scared,” said Angie’s father, John Gutierrez.
After returning home safely, Angie and her husband knew that the community needed their support.
“Some people cry, some people are very grateful, but it brightens their day and brings a smile, so I think it’s hard right now, anything anyone can do to help, and this is what we can do. ,” said Gutierrez.
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There are two Disaster Recovery Centers assisting victims of the Southern California wildfires. They are open every day of the week. FEMA also advises people in need to go to their website for a quick and easy way to apply for assistance.