SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Nearly five months after flood waters ripped through southeastern San Diego, the cleanup work continues. A group of organizations is calling for volunteers to assist their neighbors in returning to their homes.
Emerald Hills saw an impressive volunteer turnout on Saturday.
“We’re continuing community recovery work from the San Diego floods from January 22," said Aaron Swanton of Together San Diego.
One goal is to help flood survivors clean up their homes before the San Diego County ends its emergency temporary lodging program on June 21.
“Work is happening every day. There are community groups that have been cleaning up every single day, seven days a week, since the floods. This helps bring awareness. This helps get volunteers out as possible," said Swanton.
Helping flood survivors is personal for Swanton. He was impacted by the floods.
“I’m a part of a group of about 40 musicians that was affected at K Street Creative when it flooded. Together San Diego was started by a friend, and I was forced to move. I’m a native of San Diego. This is home," he said.
Swanton said he’s proud of the effort he’s already seen from San Diego, but he knows the work is far from done.
“We’ve been at it for 5 months and we’re going to continue to be at it until everybody comes home,” said Swanton.
Another cleanup event is scheduled for Sunday. If you cannot volunteer this weekend, additional help is needed through June 15.
