El Sereno Community Fears Collapsing Wall Over Homeless Encampment

Concerns Over Collapsing Wall

• ⚠️ Business owners in El Sereno are concerned about a concrete block wall that runs along an alley, fearing it could collapse onto a homeless encampment.
• 📌 A portion of the wall previously fell in the spring, damaging several parked cars and trucks.
• 🏗️ The current worry is that further rain could cause the remaining blocks to cave in, potentially harming individuals in the encampment or those with businesses backing onto the alley.

City and Railroad Response

• 🗣️ Business owners have reportedly contacted the city for months, urging them to address the wall's condition.
• 🏢 One business owner has been trying to get the city and railroad to inspect the wall, believing lives are at risk.
• 🚆 Union Pacific, which owns the land the wall runs along, stated that crews recently inspected the section and found it to be structurally sound with no immediate safety concerns.
• 🧐 The railroad also mentioned they remain vigilant in monitoring and maintaining the safety of their railroad and surrounding communities.

Resident's Perspective

• 💬 One individual living in the encampment also expressed worry about the wall but felt they had no right to complain.
• 🏠 This resident mentioned receiving a voucher from the city and would move if assistance was provided to relocate.