KQED broadcast reveals long road ahead in Sonoma County fire recovery
A two-hour segment of KQED Radio's "Forum," broadcast live from the
The single clearest message was: We aren't out of the woods or anywhere close.
From an overwhelming housing shortage to individual financial struggles, from excruciating paperwork to unpredictable emotional triggers, the personal and collective impacts of the wildfires remain formidable and severe, a panel of local speakers said.
"The hill that people are climbing is steep," said
One speaker,
Most from that neighborhood, where more than 1,300 homes were destroyed, want to rebuild, Okrepkie said, but they're still fighting with insurers to find out if they can.
"It's interesting that you have to argue what the meaning of 'replacement cost' is," he said.
About 800 people attended the broadcast, a free opportunity to see behind the scenes of the popular current events program. Moderated by Forum's Friday host
The audience that showed up to hear about the progress made since the fires killed 24 people, torched 137 square miles of
One of Kim's guests was 15-year-old
They have no renter's insurance and will lose their claim to the FEMA RVs next April. Where they'll end up is unclear, Torres said. So far, they've been unable to find a suitable affordable home.
Another panelist,
Coursey and First District Sonoma County Supervisor
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