Why Did Sacramento County Stop Giving Water to Homeless Despite Heat Wave?

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Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Bee

8 күн бұрын

VIDEO: The county stopped delivering water to Camp Resolution and other homeless encampments on July 1, 2024. Watch as residents voice their concerns for the high risk, disabled residents and their pets during an unprecedented heat wave. "Water is definitely a requirement," said camper Sharon Jones.
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@Arturo-sm1tb
@Arturo-sm1tb 3 күн бұрын
Witholding water from these people is a crime against humanity, seriously. It was 116 in my car today out on I-80.
@richatlarge462
@richatlarge462 2 күн бұрын
Water isn't withheld, it's available at many convenient locations.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
@@Arturo-sm1tb @richatlarge462 but god forbid they move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@BufordDuckworth
@BufordDuckworth 5 күн бұрын
Because we Americans are taught to hate the poor.
@Hepzibahlee8440
@Hepzibahlee8440 4 күн бұрын
The Lord is going to fix this issue, of not looking out for our neighbors!
@BufordDuckworth
@BufordDuckworth 4 күн бұрын
@@Hepzibahlee8440 *if god is all-knowing he knew this would happen *If god is all-powerful he could stop it *If god is all-loving he would want to stop it. *If free will can stop god from helping people then he's neither all-powerful or all-loving.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 4 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@lunaaquafina3754
@lunaaquafina3754 4 күн бұрын
As Americans, we should be ashamed of ourselves for not providing water to the homeless in need. What does the government do with our taxes we pay? This is a shame on us Americans not providing for our own Americans.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 4 күн бұрын
@@Hepzibahlee8440 We are all living in shame because of this.
@DistrustHumanz
@DistrustHumanz 3 күн бұрын
I lived in my minivan for 3 years. I worked full time and never took a handout in any form or fashion. I bought two 6-gallon water containers from Walmart and filled them up at filtered water dispensers at $0.25/gallon. To be clear, regardless of how I lived, this did not stop the majority of society from viewing me the same as other homeless people that lived irresponsible lives.
@j.k.asbill6131
@j.k.asbill6131 2 күн бұрын
This is literally the most fucked up thing i can imagine. You put up illegal migrants in luxury hotels but cant even give water to the homeless. No words
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
@@j.k.asbill6131 Available many places inc the rivers but god forbid they move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@tigerguitara
@tigerguitara 2 күн бұрын
The Supreme Court ruling is already having negative affects
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
@@tigerguitara No plenty of water available many places incvrivers & Walmart where they can buy ut w their $281 in food stamps but god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@user-bl1if9tz5f
@user-bl1if9tz5f 6 күн бұрын
You people should all be ashamed of yourselves. Judge not lest ye be judged. Not everyone who is homeless is unemployed. Sacramento has lists for people to sign up for affordable housing. These lists can have thousands of people waiting for homes. It takes years for someone to get the opportunity to get that home. In the meantime where should they go. There just aren’t enough homes to go around. This current housing market makes it damned near impossible for people to find affordable housing. People also have pets for the same reason you might own one for enjoyment and companionship. Many times an animal is the only family a person may have left. I know that many homeless people feed their animals and go hungry themselves. For many, a dog or cat may be the only thing keeping someone from killing themself. Times are so much harder these days than when I was a young person. Many Americans are 1 missed paycheck from being homeless. Prices for food, clothing, diapers, formula, cars,bus passes, gasoline have all gone up exponentially in the last 2 decades. Water is an absolute necessity, go without water for a couple days you end up hospitalized or dead in the case of our recent extreme heat. For some this will be a death sentence especially in the Sacramento Valley. When did it become a bad thing to help someone in need. Offering someone in need some water, food, shelter from the elements is the least we can do to restore some humanity back into humans. Remember, one day it could be you in their place for whatever reason and you might appreciate a warm bottle of water to rehydrate and remind you that there are people who do still care.
@wynnefox
@wynnefox 6 күн бұрын
So much selfish cruelty in the other responses. We no longer live in a society that allows for those to go out and homestead on their own if they can't make it in a city. All the land has been scooped up, rivers polluted, and the cost for food is astronomical.
@IggyFireMist
@IggyFireMist 5 күн бұрын
@@user-bl1if9tz5f I guess very well said but why would you expect to be kept given this free water if you're washing your animals with it instead of drinking it? If you can't afford water for yourself you shouldn't have an animal! That's abuse, NOT LOVE! And I think I can speak to this because I actually have been homeless and hungry. To the point where it hurts to eat. It tastes better than it ever tasted in your life but the mill doesn't go down easy and you hurt afterwards. Not that you weren't hurting in the first place. But, I do love animals more than people. I would feed my fur baby before I fed myself. But I wouldn't have taken responsibility for an animal in that situation. And, I didn't.
@wynnefox
@wynnefox 6 күн бұрын
This doesn't answer the question though, why was water stopped?
@billbillards569
@billbillards569 4 күн бұрын
They ran out of money according to an article I read about it.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@annieann6347
@annieann6347 Күн бұрын
Nice shes helping the dogs to.
@sophiaduarte745
@sophiaduarte745 Күн бұрын
The city should help them out.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
I have worked w the homeless for a # of years now. By the time I get them qualified for everything CA lays out for them ( didnt know re the trailers maybe thats a Sacramento thing) they bring in more per mo than I do and I worked for 39 years! Sorry but there is something wrong w that. Plus the Medi- Cal they get at no cost is far better than the Medicare I get. Again this is jacked. You are rewarded for not following the rules. One fellow I worked w is in his mid 40s NEVER has had a job, drug addict, # of jail terms. If they truly want off the streets its doable. Most like their no rules lifestyle and prefer to stay on the streets and CA empowers that.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 4 күн бұрын
My previous 4 comments were censored. How is saying the truth get banned.?The reason we cannot get this problem solved is we are not allowed on media platforms to speak freely.
@hitekcountry
@hitekcountry 3 күн бұрын
Right now 2:00 I just checked and it's 112 in the shade. I'm a little over 100 miles north of them. So yeah it gets hot there this time of year, you run out of water, you're in trouble.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@Diamond-nz5mo
@Diamond-nz5mo 4 күн бұрын
These people get money every month from ssi
@bewitchingcats
@bewitchingcats 5 күн бұрын
How is it that this camp was set up without running water?
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 4 күн бұрын
Because they refuse to build low income dignified housing with plumbing. It's about class and low income and poor people are in the crosshairs. They will allow drug dealers to poison them, but fresh water is a step too far for Sacramento elites.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 16 сағат бұрын
@@eshea3621 You don't know much about the area.It's over 110 degrees just about everyday. Re-think that fake reality you preach.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 16 сағат бұрын
@@williamryan9195 I am also un Central Valley . It was 115 yesterday. I know exactly what I am talking about. As noted zi have worked w this population for years. If you want off the streets its doable. Most prefer their no rules lifestyle and the state empowers that. Btw I do not have an ac cause mine broken and senior on very fixed income and cant afford the 6-10k to replace it. So YES I DO KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. How about you move your buns and do something instead of waiting for the " govt" to act.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 16 сағат бұрын
@@eshea3621 The World you live in is past. It's a fluid and changing World out there are you are also generalizing the situation. Not one size fit all. What worked yesterday may not work for all Today.
@user-ii3vn8tn3q
@user-ii3vn8tn3q Күн бұрын
Too poor paying the tickets for being homeless to pay for water.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@user-ii3vn8tn3q
@user-ii3vn8tn3q 15 сағат бұрын
@@eshea3621 how does a poor person with nothing, living across town without a car get to Walmart and back with a months worth of bottled water? Carry it? THEN, how do they stop others from stealing it?
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 14 сағат бұрын
@@user-ii3vn8tn3q Lets see- 1. you WALK to the nearest groc store, 7-11, arco etc. Buy 2 gallons one for ea hand NOT a months worth. Wash rinse repeat. Do early am & late pm 2 avoid heat. I did this 4 mo when pipe burst in my house. 2. you take the bus and repeat above. She said most r disabled . They ride free. 3. Some have cars. Car pool sharing gas cost. Can get more than 2 gallons. 4. Disabled get to call & ride Handi Ride free. Delivers them right to the door of Walmart. 5. Most panhandle. They consider $40 a very slow day. Take part of that $ and call uber. 6. Many churches do outreach & are willing to provide transportation. 7. Some have friends left they can call 4 a ride. etc etc etc My sister had a saying. There are at LEAST 4solutions 2 every problem. The reality is there are many more and one solution always is to do nothing wh is their choice. They only see 1 solution. I am a victim and some one else has 2 do the work 4 me and DELIVER me the darn water
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 12 сағат бұрын
@@user-ii3vn8tn3q replied w 8 different ways boobtube deleted. Guess aim not politically correct.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 4 күн бұрын
Trailers they have GIVEN us???!!!! How about you send one my way.
@kayeandrews7499
@kayeandrews7499 22 сағат бұрын
Are u jealous of homeless people 😮
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
​@@kayeandrews7499 I have worked w the homeless for a # of years now. By the time I get them qualified for everything CA lays out for them ( didnt know re the trailers maybe thats a Sacramento thing) they bring in more per mo than I do and I worked for 39 years! Sorry but there is something wrong w that. Plus the Medi- Cal they get at no cost is far better than the Medicare I get AND pay for. Again this is jacked. You are rewarded for not following the rules. One fellow I worked w is in his mid 40s NEVER has had a job, drug addict, # of jail terms. If they truly want off the streets its doable. Most like their no rules lifestyle and prefer to stay on the streets and CA empowers that.
@hitekcountry
@hitekcountry 3 күн бұрын
There's a fire hydrant across the street on the northeast corner of the intersection. FWIW
@jesseevangelista2422
@jesseevangelista2422 4 күн бұрын
Whoa those are really nice trailers I must say wish I could get one for free 😢
@user-i-dot
@user-i-dot 5 күн бұрын
The Great Economy exposed.
@robertmiranda9013
@robertmiranda9013 3 күн бұрын
Sad what the California government is doing
@cathy2773
@cathy2773 3 күн бұрын
and shameful.
@dlwatcher
@dlwatcher 3 күн бұрын
WAAAAH
@judydestefano7082
@judydestefano7082 4 күн бұрын
Tax payers are struggling to pay their water bills, they would like free water too!
@judydestefano7082
@judydestefano7082 3 күн бұрын
@user-ur7jv1pe8d no whining here, I earn my keep as a native Californian and love my state, but, disgusted with those that choose a life style of dependence from others and take no responsibility for their survival.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@CalvinMorris-cf8jk
@CalvinMorris-cf8jk 3 күн бұрын
the same god that made them made you just think this could be you instead of them. strange things happen in the after life.
@Nhan408
@Nhan408 6 күн бұрын
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@Obseye777
@Obseye777 4 күн бұрын
What?! Stay on topic.
@claire5399
@claire5399 2 күн бұрын
WTF
@lindapfister2484
@lindapfister2484 5 күн бұрын
So still no answer about bottled water
@michaeln.2383
@michaeln.2383 4 күн бұрын
If they were migrants, water would be delivered hourly.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 4 күн бұрын
There was a Honduran drug cartel member selling fentanyl in the Tenderloin who said police would often tell them that it was time for them to go home for the day and that they had made enough money.Not arrested but told to take the night off,This was reported in an article in the SFGATE .
@nunyabitness7166
@nunyabitness7166 4 күн бұрын
Boy those are some nice trailers 🤦🏿‍♂️
@kayeandrews7499
@kayeandrews7499 22 сағат бұрын
Some people saying waah about the homeless but are crying cuz they don't get free trailers 😅
@ldwankenobi5618
@ldwankenobi5618 5 күн бұрын
master is only kind and merciful.
@RobGnarly-fv5tw
@RobGnarly-fv5tw 5 күн бұрын
Waaaa
@kayeandrews7499
@kayeandrews7499 2 күн бұрын
Shut up
@Michele-zn5yi
@Michele-zn5yi 5 күн бұрын
This isn't right. Water is a basic right. The animals didn't choose this life. Stop letting homeless people having pets.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
No people ​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@adamt.5649
@adamt.5649 6 күн бұрын
Why do they expect to be taken care of for free? They don’t pay taxes or give any value to the community but want everything given to them like they’re owed it?
@IggyFireMist
@IggyFireMist 6 күн бұрын
And if they can't take care of themselves why are they taking responsibility for animals?!
@BufordDuckworth
@BufordDuckworth 5 күн бұрын
When your house catches fire, I hope the fire dept asks whether you deserve to have your house saved. Or whether you're valuable enough to bother risking firefighters' lives.
@cathy2773
@cathy2773 3 күн бұрын
Wow, thats harsh.
@cathy2773
@cathy2773 3 күн бұрын
@@BufordDuckworth thank you
@willywonka69xx
@willywonka69xx 2 күн бұрын
​@@BufordDuckworthHomeowners and renters pay taxes and their own way, so yes, they do!!!
@IggyFireMist
@IggyFireMist 6 күн бұрын
Maybe you shouldn't take responsibility for animals if you can't take care of yourself?!
@jamesray9034
@jamesray9034 Күн бұрын
Maybe you should mind your fukkin business and not just say stupid shit on KZfaq 🙂 Do the Biden 🙂
@glendakillough6726
@glendakillough6726 4 күн бұрын
Your coddling these people to death.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 4 күн бұрын
How is giving water to someone who has none in 110 degree heat "coddling"?
@kayeandrews7499
@kayeandrews7499 2 күн бұрын
very stupid comment. " Coddling" WOW just hateful ignorance
@willywonka69xx
@willywonka69xx 2 күн бұрын
​@kayeandrews7499 people are tired of the homeless blight...tired of bums a d junkies making messes
@glendakillough6726
@glendakillough6726 2 күн бұрын
We are all responsible for our own lives. Your logic is flawed. You say because they make terrible decisions it's an emergency on others. It's not. Everyone is responsible for their own life. Even if the consequences are death. Such are the wages of being foolish.
@williamryan9195
@williamryan9195 2 күн бұрын
@@glendakillough6726 It's not viewed upon others as an emergency. It is viewed as an act of kindness and giving to those who have fallen or lost their way on the path. You act like we have to resort to the law of the jungle like some primitive species. All civilized cultures and religions have mention of the act of giving as part of spiritual growth and enlightenment as human being. .
@twowheeler1662
@twowheeler1662 6 күн бұрын
Difficult to help people who won't help themselves. They've become dependent on the city for a lifestyle created by mental illness and addiction. Yet when offered long term help, they refuse because they value their so called individual freedom. But when you look at any rehab situation, the first step is to give up your freedom to accept the regimen and control of normalcy.
@m.r.6222
@m.r.6222 6 күн бұрын
absolutely. In a camp across from out housing area on Stockton & Fruitridge, there were 100 homeless who were offered housing and rehab from TWO organizations and NOT ONT took the help.
@glendakillough6726
@glendakillough6726 4 күн бұрын
​@@m.r.6222exactly
@glendakillough6726
@glendakillough6726 4 күн бұрын
They want free everything without any accountability. That chic needs a wake up call. It's every person's own responsibility to provide for themselves.
@eshea3621
@eshea3621 17 сағат бұрын
​ plenty of water available many places inc at Walmart where they can buy it w their $281 in food stamps AND in the rivers where many of them are located along the banks BUT god forbid they have to move their buns. Their complaint was it wasnt DELIVERED!
@markrodgers8446
@markrodgers8446 6 күн бұрын
These people are so ungrateful
@markrodgers8446
@markrodgers8446 6 күн бұрын
These people need to go out and get a job, I’m tired for paying for these people to live.
@user-uj9xb5ns4x
@user-uj9xb5ns4x 6 күн бұрын
Ungrateful people! Be thankful for the RV trailer you received to live in. If you need water, get a hose! Do you realize those trailers cost between $12,000 and $30,000? If the state gave me an RV, I could take a vacation away from the city where ungrateful homeless individuals engage in criminal activities and create unsanitary conditions. It's appalling that the state of California finds it acceptable to expose citizens and taxpayers to this health crisis in our community. Absolutely sickening!
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