Really? ... There are about 1000 homes lost in Lake County in CA

[tandot]

and I don't find a post about it?

We have family and friends who lost everything ...WTF ... my in-laws lost everything ... the house they raised their 3 boys ... I am married to one of them ... a simple family raising 3 boys in a 1 bathroom and 2 bedroom house ... they struggled all their lives to pay their mortgage ... they served this country in the Navy ... and not one post about it ... we are trying to raise money for the displaced and apparently nobody gives a shit ... disgraceful


I am just disgusted.

[Egnever]

1. There have been several posts about it

Not sure what you are talking about.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Lake+County&sitesearch=democraticunderground.com&gws_rd=ssl#q=Lake+County+fire+site:democraticunderground.com&tbs=qdr:w

[tandot]

3. I've checked DU several times

during the last week. I guess it never made it to the "Greatest Page" ... Sorry that I assumed that such a loss would make it at least to the Greatest Page ... I am personally affected and it really bothers me that so few people give a shit.

[Egnever]

5. Good lord the greatest page?

That thing is littered with nonsense posts. A post about Trumps hair can make it to the greatest page.

I wouldn't base anything on what makes it to the greatest page.

[tandot]

7. Well ... I just checked it during the last week

and I couldn't find anything about it ...

I guess Trump's hair is more important than everything else

[KT2000]

9. lots of people care

I am checking with FB posts of people I know affected by this. Others are probably finding more direct info too.

[Egnever]

12. Again

What makes it to the greatest page is by no means a gauge of what is important. Currently the photo contest is on the greatest page do you really think that means it is important?

And again there have been several posts about the fires. Just because you didn't see them does not mean there haven't been any.

I get that right now you are personally affected by this and I hope that your friends and family find relief. There is never a lack of horrible stuff happening around the world it is difficult to focus on any tragedy for very long as there are so many of them.

BTW there is nothing stopping you from posting about the fires with some inside info instead of ranting at DU because you didn't see posts that have and continue to be made about the fires.

[tandot]

13. Thanks, Egnever

I just lost my mom to Leukemia and now my husband's family and friends (who all lived on Cobb and Middletown) have lost everything

I probably shouldn't post when I am so emotionally drained but I was just very upset that nobody seems to give a shit.

Sorry

[Egnever]

19. I figured

I truly hope your family finds all the help they need to get them through this. Sounds like they at least got out safely and in the end that is what matters. The rest is just stuff. Stuff can be replaced.

I am glad they are safe.

[cyberswede]

26. Very sorry you and your family are going through this.

Thoughts and hugs your way. :hugs:

[dixiegrrrrl]

24. If you use the Google search box above , you can find DU threads on any topic

I just did a search for "Clear Lake fires" and 9 recent posts popped up.

I also wrote a couple of posts about the fires up there because we have family near Clear Lake.

The California fires have been posted a lot...put that in the search box.

Facebook and Twitter have been informative also about how to help folks who have been burned out.

[JDPriestly]

28. Sorry for the loss to your family,

did they have insurance to cover the loss of the house"

How does that work?

[yeoman6987]

2. How are we supposed to know?

Now that you have an OP, awareness will rise. I notice you provided zero links which further explains why there are no other OPs out there saying 1000 homes are destroyed. I think it is unfair of you to say we don't care. We do. There are many threads about the fires, but not the one you are personally aware of. Now we do.



Thoughts to those affected.

[pinboy3niner]

4. It's rubbish that this is being ignored here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027172596#post3

[tandot]

6. It is horrible ... my family and friends lost everything

http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=1226

I am just so upset that so many people lost everything ... Is this not national news?

[nadinbrzezinski]

11. MSNBC and NBC have had stories

so has CNN

ABC

CBS

The National in Canada, Mexican news as well

BBC

Hell, I even ran one story the other day. I am so small that we are far from there so it is hard.

It is not just national news, but international news. FEMA is getting geared up after the Governor declared state of emergency. It is kind of a needed step for that.

Some of us used to post these things, even as they broke and kept on them like you know, tight. But that was broken in our assess by a few posters. Two things. Make sure they know about both the state side, office of Emergency Services, OES for short, as well as FEMA.

As to raising money and all that, I cannot start to express the caution on being careful of scammers. And this is at all stages of recovery.

[Surya Gayatri]

25. "California Burning" is front-page news here in France. Runs in every news cycle.

http://www.france24.com/en/20150915-california-wildfire-deadly-400-homes-destroyed

California wildfire turns deadly as 400 homes destroyed

"A Northern California wildfire ranked as the most destructive to hit the drought-stricken US West this year has killed one woman and burned some 400 homes to the ground, fire officials said on Monday, and they expect the property toll to climb."

Strength and solace to you and your family. And, gratitude that you and they survived to tell the tale.

Most of the stuff can be replaced. Your precious lives cannot.

[msongs]

8. fire insurance is great and really inexpensive. hope your friends had some to help them out nt

[tandot]

10. Yes, most of them of them had fire insurance

but that fire was so quick that they couldn't grab the essential stuff ... my in-laws had to drive through fire to make it out ... I am so glad that they made it but it was horrifying

[Warpy]

14. Someone posted a video of driving out through that fire

Last edited Wed Sep 16, 2015, 12:53 AM - Edit history (1)

And no, there was no way to grab anything unless the bug-out bag was packed and next to the front door, something this fire blew up too fast for anyone to do.

It's bad for younger folks, but oldsters who lost everything can never recover.

ETA: This is what you had to drive through if you were trying to get to safety:

[Marrah_G]

15. I've been watching it on the news, it's horrible

I wouldn't necessarily say that you not seeing posts about it means that people don't care. am so sorry for what your family is going through.

[Travis_0004]

16. I think that it just doesnt affect a lot of people and get coverage

It was mentioned on the news tonight but it wasnt a top story.

In the midwest, we just dont have forrest fires so its tough to relate. I know it affects you, so I understand the anger, but for a lot of people its just another news story.

[pinboy3niner]

17. It is gotting a lot of coverage on cable news and broadcast channels

Anyone who thinks it's being ignored is not paying attention.

[tandot]

18. well ... it didn't get a lot of coverage on DU

We saw the news coverage ... but it really didn't get a lot of attention on DU ... this is beyond devastating. The whole area was struggling before the fire ... now it is just beyond what we would have ever imagined

[pinboy3niner]

22. We've had multiple DU threads in GD alone

I don't know about other forums/groups.

[MFM008]

20. I am following close

Especially after our fires here in Washington State. I dont know if prayers help, but you have them.

[flamingdem]

21. Not even on California news channels?

I'm sad to hear that, why would they ignore this news..

[Arugula Latte]

36. The OP is scolding DUers for not posting about it.

[XemaSab]

23. Like this post?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141206496

[ellisonz]

45. Show off!

[artislife]

27. From WA state, too

We feel you. So sorry that you are so affected. My best to you, your loved ones and friends. The fire season has been brutal out here in the West. That doesn't help much, but just know there is a lot of outpouring of good wishes for you. Hopefully, it will be declared a disaster area and further help will arrive.

[artislife]

30. going to bed but found this. Might be useful!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/california-drought-fund_55f894cfe4b0e333e54bad6c?utm_hp_ref=politics

There are several links imbedded in the article. There might be something of use for your loved ones.

[Skittles]

29. I have seen several posts about Calfornia

perhaps you need to do more searching

[djean111]

31. Is this your first post/OP about it? n/t

[hunter]

32. GD flows by rapidly. And sometimes people are wary of posting personal stories.

I'm so sorry about your in-laws.



Adding international news link:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34261611

[malaise]

33. Did you miss this one?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027172596

I can't imagine what your in-laws are going through but please understand that many people do care.

[Brickbat]

34. What do you want people to say?

[PufPuf23]

35. Excellent Video, Update on Valley Fire Crosspost from LBR

Excellelent video of Valley Fire, fire update.

On Monday the spread of the 67,000-acre Valley fire 62 miles north of San Francisco was slowed by temperatures in the low 60s, relative humidity above 80 percent, and 0.01″ of rain that fell in the late afternoon, according to data from a weather station south of the fire in Calistoga.

CAL FIRE reported Tuesday morning that their latest damage assessment shows that 585 homes and hundreds of other structures have been destroyed. The surveys are continuing and the numbers will likely change in the coming days. Approximately 9,000 structures are threatened. Evacuations are still in place, affecting 23,000 people.

In addition to the homes that burned in Middletown and Cobb, a geothermal plant that produces electricity, The Geysers, was damaged. Five of the 14 plants were affected, including power lines and wooden cooling towers.

Air tankers have not worked the fire since Saturday, grounded by poor visibility caused by smoke and clouds. Tuesday’s weather is expected to make it possible to use them again. The forecast calls for a 35 percent cloud cover, a high temperature of 73 degrees, relative humidity in the 40s, and winds out of the west at 8 to 13 mph.

more and many pictures at link: http://wildfiretoday.com/2015/09/13/valley-fire-in-california-burns-40000-acres-in-less-than-24-hours/

[nadinbrzezinski]

37. Here something substantial from the Speaker of the California Assembly Toni Atkins

Helping Victims of Devastating Fires


Dear Friend,

Labor DayThe Valley and Butte fires in Northern California have devastated communities, destroyed hundreds of homes, and disrupted thousands of lives. They are among the most destructive fires in our state's history, and the pictures from the affected communities are heartbreaking.

Brave firefighters and cooler temperatures helped make progress against the fires, but there is still much to do and there are many in need. San Diego is no stranger to wildfires, and I will always remember the generosity of people from all over who donated money, materials and their time to help.

The Sacramento Bee newspaper did a great job putting together a list of places people can donate and volunteer to help victims of the Valley and Butte fires. Visit my website for more information on how you can help.

Warmly,

Speaker of the Assembly, Toni G. Atkins
Toni G. Atkins
Speaker of the Assembly
78th Assembly District

[tandot]

38. I apologize for scolding DUers about it.

I shouldn't have posted ... I am really emotionally drained. I've lost my mom to leukemia ... it took 3 month from diagnosis to her horrific death on August 22nd. ... and now a lot of family and friends lost everything in that Valley fire.

Sometimes, it is just very hard to cope ...

Again, I am sorry for scolding anyone .... I know that DU cares!

[dembotoz]

39. it is good to vent

sorry for the loss of your mom...mine passed on sept 11 last year. This past year has been rough.
For you it has been worse.

we have been watching the fire after fire after fire....

it has had an impact on me. in my business i sell telephony and internet to the smb market.
Because if the devastation i see on the tv i now have added a few lines of disaster recovery services for files etc.
My crusade for the fall and spring.....

what got to me was one fire had burned like 120 square miles...If you google hiroshima that was only 12 square miles....Understand loss of life and hiroshima was a city and yada yada yada...but the destruction...

so yah we been paying attention

take care
tom

[tandot]

43. I am so sorry that you lost your mom

I don't know how to cope with it ... I have moments where I seem to be fine and than I just break down ... Thanks, Dembotoz, I know that I am not alone dealing with it ...

[MerryBlooms]

40. I'm so sorry, please accept my condolences... what a terrible time you and your loved ones have had.

I've followed the west coast fires-- I'm from OR and I have a lot of family and friends in OR and WA. I fear this is now the norm.

Again, I'm so sorry for your losses. Hang in there.

[closeupready]

41. Very sorry about the loss of your mother. Life can be very unfair.

The fire adds insult to injury, and I hope you can find solace.

[mnhtnbb]

42. I'm very sorry that you lost your mom...and now family and friends have lost everything

in the Valley fire.

We lost our home to a fire--not wildfire and not along with neighbors and friends--and everything in it.
Yes, your brain tells you that it's just stuff and it IS fortunate that everyone got out, but a lot of times
that 'stuff' represents irreplaceable memories in photos, keepsakes, and family treasures, often from
several generations. Losing that 'stuff' is heartbreaking. Just heartbreaking.

And then there is the nightmare of dealing with insurance companies, mortgage companies, buying clothes
for everyone, finding a place to live and furnishing it...so you can go forward with life. Just trying to do your taxes six months from now, when you have no financial records from the last year, can be a real pain.

My heart goes out to you as you try to help your family and friends deal with their losses, all at the same time you
are dealing with the loss of your mom.

Sending hugs...

[Texasgal]

44. This is just awful!

I am so sorry, I hope your family and others are atleast safe!

What a horrific thing to go through! You and your family are in my thoughts.