SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A program that's been a lifeline for San Diego flood victims was set to end in early May, but it has now been extended.
The hotel and meal voucher program was supposed to end May 11, but the San Diego County Board of Supervisors made a decision that will impact many families.
In a 5-0 vote, the board approved extending the vouchers an additional six weeks, until June 21.
It's good news for some of the neighbors who live on South 42nd St. ABC 10News was first there the day after the historic flooding. The road was covered in mud, and you could barely tell there was pavement underneath.
It looks much different three months later, though you can still see signs of what happened here back on Jan. 22.
San Diegans who lost their homes in the flood were at today's Board of Supervisors meeting, making a plea for an extension of the hotel and meal voucher program.
Many of them said they were struggling as they waited for FEMA aid. Others, who are renters, said they haven't been able find a place to stay within their budget.
This is a developing story. Below, you'll find a preview of the Board of Supervisors meeting.
San Diego County victims of the Jan. 22 flood have about 12 days left before their housing and meal vouchers expire, and now concerns are being raised over where they will be living next.
As of two weeks ago, county officials said there were nearly 2,000 signed up for the voucher programs.
On Tuesday, the county wants to figure out another system that will continue to support flood victims after the programs expire on May 11.
Here's what on the agenda on Tuesday for the Board of Supervisors:
- The county proposes that after May 11, flood victims are to be directed to disaster organizations who will help them maximize what they can get through FEMA.
- Allocate an additional $500,000 to help flood victims with transitioning into permanent housing.
- Then, they want to send over $4.6 million to housing authorities in each of the cities impacted by the flood. That money is supposed to help people get back into their homes as soon as possible.
Both funding proposals, for the $500,000 and $4.6 million, will each require four votes from the board.
