FEMA sending mobile homes to California tribes

Tuesday, November 27, 2007  

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending mobile homes to southern California tribes who were hit by wildfires.

The La Jolla Reservation and the Rincon Reservation were the hardest hit. La Jolla lost 90 percent of its reservation and 59 structures. Rincon lost 3,600 acres and more than 65 structures.

About 13 families on both reservations have requested homes. FEMA hopes to deliver them this week.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs says 800 people from 11 tribes have sought assistance.

Get the Story:
FEMA to provide mobile homes for local tribes (The North County Times 11/26)

Relevant Links:
After the Fires Fund - http://www.sdfoundation.org/fire2007

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