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[J Town Girl]

As I was sitting last evening and watching all of the devastation that these communities in LA have had to endure over the past few days this thought came to me.  

My husband and I do not have a multi-million dollar home and we will never have the incomes that many who lived in the wealthier sections that were destroyed by fire are fortunate to have, but in the end we are still just human beings.  Those expensive homes meant as much to them as our modest home means to us.  

Of course they have the means to rebuild and replace much easier than the working class people who lost their homes, but they still lost everything that had sentimental value to them.  I know this was about Melissa Rivers losing her home, and yes, she will be able to rebuild her life, but those precious mementos of her parents and her son are gone forever.  No amount of money will ever bring them back.  

When I woke up this morning in our home surrounded by all of the possessions that we have acquired over the years I realized how lucky we are.  Those poor souls who lost everything are waking up to the realization that life as they once knew it will never be the same.  

My heart goes out to them whether rich or working class.  They all have a tough road ahead of them.  I have a particular sadness for the seniors who have lost everything. They do not have a lifetime left to rebuild their lives and no one should suffer that kind of loss at that stage of life.  

[Venezia]

@J Town Girl - Yours is a compassionate and thoughtful post.  We could use more of that humanity.  

[Greeneyedlady21]

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@J Town Girl wrote:

As I was sitting last evening and watching all of the devastation that these communities in LA have had to endure over the past few days this thought came to me.  

My husband and I do not have a multi-million dollar home and we will never have the incomes that many who lived in the wealthier sections that were destroyed by fire are fortunate to have, but in the end we are still just human beings.  Those expensive homes meant as much to them as our modest home means to us.  

Of course they have the means to rebuild and replace much easier than the working class people who lost their homes, but they still lost everything that had sentimental value to them.  I know this was about Melissa Rivers losing her home, and yes, she will be able to rebuild her life, but those precious mementos of her parents and her son are gone forever.  No amount of money will ever bring them back.  

When I woke up this morning in our home surrounded by all of the possessions that we have acquired over the years I realized how lucky we are.  Those poor souls who lost everything are waking up to the realization that life as they once knew it will never be the same.  

My heart goes out to them whether rich or working class.  They all have a tough road ahead of them.  I have a particular sadness for the seniors who have lost everything. They do not have a lifetime left to rebuild their lives and no one should suffer that kind of loss at that stage of life.  

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So well stated. Sadly some people just can't see past their hatred for celebrities and see their losses in the way that you do sensitively described them. 

[Tinkrbl44]

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@Nancy Drew wrote:

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@dimin wrote:

"It seems as if CA has very bad fires every year.  It's just in different areas and I wish they could get it under control better."

This burns me up. What  should CA do, control the weather? Sounds political to me. 

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@dimin @No one can control the weather but humans can prevent fires from spreading with working fire hydrants, a budget to hire competent employees based on ability and not their gender and skin color, securing record rainfall to use instead of draining into the ocean, clearing tinder brush. You bet this is political.

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@Nancy Drew 

Here in Los Angeles, I've been watching all the various channels to get updated information.

Securing record rainfall?  WHERE was that?  

The water hydrant thing has been twisted and exaggerated.   We have an urban water system that works very well.  It can even work well when there's a serious fire ... maybe even two fires.

However, when fire fighters are accessing the water hydrants for SIX FIRES SIMULTANEOUSLY, there just isn't enough water.  

And no, they can't use ocean water.  Using that to douse fires destroys the ecosystems and nothing will grow for literally decades afterwards.   

I wish people would stop getting their convoluted information from faux news.   

[Tinkrbl44]

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@haddon9 wrote:

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@dimin wrote:

"It seems as if CA has very bad fires every year.  It's just in different areas and I wish they could get it under control better."

This burns me up. What  should CA do, control the weather? Sounds political to me. 

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@dimin I'm sorry if you didn't like my comment.  What should they do?  Nothing to prepare?  

I live in the northeast.  When we get snow we know ahead of time to prepare.  I have food, salt, a shovel, etc. The local authorities tend to stay on top of things and let us know what to expect ahead of time.

In CA they were told about the wind and strong possibility of fire days before.  Why was the mayor out of town?  During times of crises people look to leadership. 

They are also  things government can do to help prevent the spread so it is not as devastating.  Make sure there is ample water by not diverting fresh water from the north into the ocean. Keep the ground clear of dried out dead brush.  If I am wrong about this I apologize.

I'm very sorry and feel very badly for those affected by this devastating tragedy!  I can't even begin to imagine what this must be like!!  A home across the street from me burned down about ten years ago.  The difference is that neighbors helped in any way that they could.  In this situation it is entire neighborhoods as if there was a war.  Everyone needs help!.....so sad!

I also feel very bad for those who lost their homes and communities in the hurricanes a few months ago.

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@haddon9 

Winds happen this time of year all the time.  There's no problem unless there's a spark ... or an arsonist.  

(Just how would YOU prepare for an arsonist?)

Our mayor was in another country for a scheduled event, when all this started.  She isn't psychic, so she didn't know the Palisades would go up in flames.  Sorry.  

Other leadership, including the governor and president,  was doing what they could in real time to address what was going on.  The mayor was home from Ghana (about 7,000 miles away and a twelve hour flight) the next day.    

[Stray]

@lgfan - Kennedy has done a lot in life but was with Fox Business & never claimed to be a journalist but is a commentator. I didn’t see the program but she was, most likely, speaking as a resident of California , who resides in the area of devastation. She lived or still lives there, has/had a home there & educated in Cali

[hkrgrl]

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@Nancy Drew wrote:

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@hkrgrl wrote:

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@Nancy Drew wrote:

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@dimin wrote:

"It seems as if CA has very bad fires every year.  It's just in different areas and I wish they could get it under control better."

This burns me up. What  should CA do, control the weather? Sounds political to me. 

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@dimin @No one can control the weather but humans can prevent fires from spreading with working fire hydrants, a budget to hire competent employees based on ability and not their gender and skin color, securing record rainfall to use instead of draining into the ocean, clearing tinder brush. You bet this is political.

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@Nancy Drew 

you are delusional. 

pacific palisades was a Community, not a forest!  just your average town USA. they have had no rain for 8 months!!!!  what do u think happens to 1000's of acres???? So easy to be "monday morning quarterback" from your easy chair.  get out of your echo chamber and read/listen to real news.

and if you have ALL the answers, then run for office in CA and implement all your ideas.  don't forget, it ALL has to be paid for!!!

Love me, Love my Dog

AdoptDon'tShop 

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@hkrgrl Just read you own words. Do you hear yourself?

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@Nancy Drew

i guess my post was too nuanced for you....enough said

[Beth-QVC]

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