President Trump examined the destruction of the Pacific policies on Friday, spoke with residents who lost their homes and expressed shock at the level of disaster.
But throughout the city of Altatena, some residents who see those relaxed scenes will not forget the shocking loss in their own community.
Both communities were disaster in January 7 Firerstms. Polystes Fire – Trump examined the damage on Friday – burned over 23,000 acres, destroyed 6,822 structures and killed 11 people in the Pacific Polystes and Malibu's rich areas.
Bench fire The working class of Aldadana and historically the black community and some parts of Pasadena threw the path of 14,021 acres of destruction. It destroyed over 9,400 structures and At least 17 people were killed.
Sam James, who grew up in Altadeena and lost his homes in a fire, said that when the residents were so much needed, Altadeena was concerned about attracting attention.
“We have already seen the imbest news coverage and we know that our figures are not the same as the Pacific policies, but that does not mean that our disaster is not low,” he said.
Judy Sue, a democratic representative representing Pasadena, issued a statement saying that the president would not personally see the destruction of Eaton's fire.
Co -sugar Trump Friday Fire Rescue Conference with several California selected officials As described “A vibrant black community that worked as the center of black Los Angeles for decades.”
Juanita West Dilman, who lost three houses in the Eaton fire, said that Trump had come to Altadeena to take the spot for himself.
“Ignored, a terrible act,” he said.
West Tilman bought his first property in Altatena 52 years ago, and his loving neighborhood has been reduced to pure disaster blocks and blocks, including houses, including ours. “
“It seems to be as if we are completely dismissed,” he said of Trump's decision not to look at the community. “As long as you see it, you don't know the impact. I don't know how he goes to someone, not the other. ”
At an afternoon news conference, Trump said he was shocked to see what he saw during the Pacific Policy Tour.
“I don't think you can realize how hard it is and how much it is, until you see it,” he said. “I don't feel. That is, I saw a lot of bad things on television, but its size. ”
Although his tour was focused on the Pacific policies, he told all the Californians that “the federal government stands behind you 100%.”
Trump said that she and the first woman Melania Trump had visited the state “to express their love for the people in California” and that she held favorable talks with Gow Gavin New Zom.
“We have to work together to act in truly,” he said.
Sue and La County Supervisor Katherine Parker, Who both represent AltatenaDuring the discussion of Friday, the Eaton fire caught the attention of Trump.
Sue said, “I know you went to the policies. You saw the catastrophe, but it was the Abokaliptic in Altadeena.”
Trump replied that his community was “actually disastrous” and vowed to take care of it.
Barker told Trump that the people of Altadeena said, “The right people you spoke when you ran.”
“You have received individuals from every walk of life,” he said. “This is the only place where African Americans once buy their homes. It was red.”
Altadeena resident Bronon Maning said that Trump does not think that the residents of Altadeena will consider “his people”.
“I don't really realize that Altadeena is somewhere, and he has a large volume to show,” Manning said, “This is a often working class neighborhood with a large number of colorful people.”
Maning has lost his childhood home, and is worried about getting enough federal aid to rebuild his community.
“The trustee in me wants to see the promise of federal aid, but the realist in me does not really believe it,” he said.
Basadena Mayor Victor Gordo told NPC News that the first woman meeting with the president's pictures and policies homeowners was “difficult to see” for her members.
“The people who seek help, are looking for leadership from the highest position on the ground and are deeply injured,” he said about the victims of the Eaton fire.
But beyond the logistics of Trump's arrival, what Gordo is very important is what happens next.
“When the lights are closed and the TV cameras are out, then I am going to look for evidence of the central government and the president's necessary assistance,” he said.