THE LA JOLLA INDIANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE STILL IN DANGER AFTER THE FIRES AND THEY NEED IMMEDIATE HELP!! 95% OF THE RESERVATION WAS DESTROYED – ALMOST ALL BUILDINGS HOMES, WIPED OUT! HELP IS STILL DESPERATELY NEEDED!!! RESIDENTS REMAIN HOMELESS…….

If you would like to send, clothing, pots, pans, shoes, blankets, pillows, bedding any house hold furnishing please send them to,

La Jolla Indian Reservation, 22000 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, Ca. 92061

BETTER YET – IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA AND ARE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING – PLEASE MAKE A TRIP OUT THERE PERSONALLY AND OFFER YOUR ASSISTANCE IN CLEANING UP, HELPING TO REBUILD, WHATEVER YOU CAN DO!! IF YOU CAN GIVE BACK – PLEASE DO!!!

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RAIN AND MUDSLIDE RISKS POST FUTURE DANGER AFTER THE FIRES !!!

Of the federally recognized tribes threatened or directly impacted by fires that have consumed thousands of acres in the southern California area over the past two weeks, the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission Indians and the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians suffered the most severe damage to homes and businesses, including the loss of Rincon’s chapel, which was built in the late 1800s.

After fires, La Jolla Band faces threat of mudslide Monday, November 12, 2007 Filed Under: Environment | National After surviving the southern California wildfires, the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians is preparing for another potential disaster: mudslides.

More than 90 percent of the 9,400-acre reservation was burned. About a third of the homes were destroyed. For those who have returned, the tribe is worried about the ones with homes along the Palomar Mountain. They might need to evacuate quickly in case of rain.

About 33 tribal members still haven't been able to return home. FEMA is bringing in mobile homes that might be used by the tribe. Get the Story: San Diego County braces for mudslides (The Los Angeles Times 11/11) Username: indianz@indianz.com, Password: indianzcom

Relevant Links: After the Fires Fund - http://www.sdfoundation.org/fire2007

California tribes seek assistance after fire Monday, November 5, 2007 Filed Under: National Two tribes who were the hardest hit by southern California fires are relying on a number of sources to rebuild their communities. The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians will be able to use gaming revenues to help tribal members who lost homes. "That's guaranteed, so don't worry about it," Chairman Bo Mazzetti said, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians isn't as lucky. With most of the reservation burned, the tribe is depending on the federal government, charities and others.

"We're really relying on those outside the reservation," Chairman Tracy Nelson told the paper.

The Poomacha Fire started October 23 at La Jolla. It burned 50,000 acres in the area -- 92 percent of the 8,500 acres at La Jolla and 84 percent of the 4,300 acres at Rincon.

At La Jolla, 59 homes were burned. The Rincon Band lost 65 structures, including a historic church.

November 6, 2007

The La Jolla band is also working with the San Diego Foundation, which has set up a relief fund for Indian tribes. More information is available at www.sdfoundation.org/fire2007

The Wild Horse Foundation of Texas is donating hay to feed the livestock on the reservation but need donations to pay for gas to ship the free hay from Texas to San Diego County – to help go to: http://www.wildhorsefoundation.org/CALIFORNIAFIRES.htm to find out how!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN AND AID TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN NEED AT THIS MOST URGENT TIME!!

S.O.T.Y.

In addition -SOTY is a non-profit organization and we are acepting donations on behalf of the La Jolla reservation to help rebuild their infrastructure.