A response to Barbara Boxer on the Wildfires

Date:   10/26/2007 5:58:01 PM ( 17 y ago)

Dear Barbara,

I appreciate your concern and attention to our Wildfire natural disaster.

I want to understore that we were living as a natural diaster waiting to happen
here in So Cal.

This is indicated by an item in the news where a high scale developing
that promotes security was not burned althought the fires came within
100 feet of the homes that were consciously landscaped.

We are one of the few areas in the US where it is possible to
institute a program of authentic earth based home land security.

This will involve Land Use that created tended local organic farm land
interspersed within housing development.

California and our great governor is guiding us to be a model of a Green State.

I applaud your activities always and courage.

Now is the time to stand up in our renewal for land use that makes it easier
for our farmers to not only survive here but thrive.

A number of our farms were damaged in the recent fires.

It is time now to make an inventory of land where new farms could co-exist
with development, making it possible for people to reestablish relationships with the earth
and for kids to grow up understanding that preservation as well as developement
is a healthy part of progress.

It is time to apply see that peace at home means growing healthy food and having
farm land needs supported.

The air quality we are breathing now is writing on the wall as well.

We need to find natural building materials and regrow our communities in harmony with
the earth.

We cannot afford the price of doing anything less.

In friendship,
Leslie

Your Enchanted Gardener
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Damage to Farms:

http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=1029471


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Barbara Boxer Website:

http://www.barbaraboxer.com/

Dear Leslie,



My heart goes out to the thousands and thousands of families living in Southern California who have lost loved ones, their homes, or been evacuated as a result of the terrible wildfires that struck this week.

I flew back to California on Wednesday to see the disaster first-hand and speak to evacuees, relief workers, National Guard troops, and local elected officials about what they have gone through and what more we can do to help. Some good progress is being made, though several fires are still not contained. There is still much work to be done.

While I was saddened to hear about all of the destruction and talk to families who have suffered tremendous losses, I was grateful to see all of the federal, state, county, and local officials coming together to address this tragedy. I was especially heartened to see the spirit of Californians alive and well. Many firefighters have been working around-the-clock for more than five days. Thousands of volunteers -- many of them evacuees themselves -- were helping neighbors with food and supplies at local shelters, like Qualcomm Stadium. It's this California spirit -- of neighbors helping neighbors -- that makes me so proud to represent this great state.


Now, in addition to fully containing the wildfires, we must also begin the process of helping all of our displaced neighbors rebuild their homes and livelihoods. Many local assistance centers have opened throughout Southern California to provide help with home loans, small business loans, rental resources, and other critical services -- all in one place.

It's been a very difficult week for tens of thousands of families in Southern California -- but I'm so proud of how the people of our state have responded. Everyone is working their hearts out.

I'm going to continue to monitor the wildfires and the recovery very closely. I'll be back in Southern California next weekend to make sure that everyone is getting the support they need to get back on their feet.

In Friendship,



Barbara Boxer
U.S. Senator

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