Hendrena Martin, who lost her family home in the recent Eaton fire in Altadena, represents a wider community grappling with the aftermath of widespread destruction. With her home underinsured and her insurance premium rising sharply, Martin voices the struggle many face: how to cope with the loss of cherished family history and the burden of rebuilding. Clean-up efforts are underway, but displaced residents find themselves in limbo, constantly seeking clarity on financial assistance and reconstruction timelines while managing personal crises and family care.
"How can a whole city just go up in flames in one night, and you lose everything that you struggled to hold on to?"
"I've got my mom - I'm caring for her. I've got my daughter, who's trying to start her life. This is a new thing on my plate - just to survive."
"Seeking answers has become a full-time job for Martin and other displaced residents, who are meeting daily in churches and at community spaces to get information about what needs to be done to move forward."
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