California wildfires have been raging for the better part of a week across the state. The fires within Sonoma county have caused "an estimated $2.019 billion in damages. Combined with Santa Rosa, 'estimates top $3 billion'". In a state where homelessness is already a primary issue, these fires have increased the amount of homelessness in these areas, as entire livelihoods were reduced to rubble and ash. This is but one of many natural disasters that has struck the United States within the span of only a few months leading to concerns around the budget and federal aid. It will be interesting to see in the coming weeks and months how key figures within the government respond these challenges, while preparing for the midterm elections.
Keep it classy,
T. R. Dixon
Source:
Lyons, Vivian Ho and Jenna. “Live Updates: Northern Calif. Wildfires Cause Estimated $3 Billion Damage; Death Toll Still 40.” SFGate,
15 Oct. 2017,
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Live-updates-4-more-names-of-people-killed-in-12279908.php.
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