Hemmel Family Fire Relief

On Friday, August 21st, 2020, my grandmother Erma and my father Mike lost their home in Boulder Creek to the CZU Lightning Complex Fire affecting the Santa Cruz Mountains. They left their home in a hurry with few essentials.

My grandmother is 92 and in hospice, my father is her caregiver, and they have lost everything. Months ago, my grandmother went to the hospital because of her declining health, then spent a few weeks in a rehabilitation facility before ultimately deciding to go home and start hospice care to spend the rest of her days in her own home. During that time, my dad had some health problems of his own as well. Unfortunately, during the course of all these events, their homeowners insurance lapsed.

They are safely evacuated in a hotel for now, but we are trying to find more permanent accommodations for them so my grandma can continue to receive hospice care and feel at peace, rather than shuffling between hotels.

They are starting from scratch now. Anything that you can spare would be much appreciated.

Thank you very much,

Jessica Hemmel Wall

Also, we are looking for a rental for them in Santa Clara County. If anyone has any leads on a home or apartment for rent for a few months, please message me. Thank you!