San Diego Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster put out a call for assistance in their ongoing clean-up and reconstruction efforts. Since Jan. 22, the group has been coordinating volunteers and resources for those displaced by the record-breaking floods.“Something we’re really looking for is muscle, money and material for a lot of these families,” said Andrew Bañez, of SD VOAD. “That’s a big need for these families right now.
And without any income or flood insurance, Lopez said his mother has maxed out her credit cards trying to repair the damage. “It’s been an answered prayer,” Lopez said. “We've been praying and they came knocking, saying, ‘Hey, we're here. We're here to help. How can we help?’” Bañez said the team of volunteers has worked on more than 50 properties, with a lot more to go. And time is of the essence, as San Diego County’s temporary lodging program that provides hotel rooms ends Friday.