Patricia Heaton argues that the LA fires demonstrate the need for individuals to take action and not solely rely on government assistance.
Raymond Romano, star of 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' has joined forces with the LA Dream Center to assist with disaster relief efforts.
Patricia Heaton criticized California officials for their poor response to the Los Angeles fires.
In an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Heaton, who has partnered with LA Dream Center to aid those in need, stated that city officials were unprepared and inquired about the allocation of taxpayer funds.
Raymond called for change after the "very harsh lesson."
Since the fires began burning in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, multiple fires have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in different areas of the city. Heaton emphasized the need for better forestry management and reservoirs filled with water to prevent such disasters from happening in the future.
""The officials were saying that the system was overwhelmed, but it's expected to be overwhelmed in the case of a huge fire. You should have been prepared for this. However, I think there's a lot of money being spent in L.A., and we can't determine where it's going," she said to Planet Chronicle Digital."
Actress Patricia Heaton says we can't rely on the government after the LA fires destroyed the city.
Heaton emphasized that California residents cannot solely depend on the government to handle matters.
"Unfortunately, the community's determination to accomplish tasks is a harsh lesson."
To effectively address bureaucracy and accomplish the government's responsibilities, such as prioritizing infrastructure, it may be necessary to adopt a different approach, as Heaton suggested.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Chris Pratt have all contributed to the LA Dream Center's disaster relief efforts, in addition to Heaton.
"Matthew Barnett, founder of LA Dream Center, spoke to Planet Chronicle Digital about celebrity support. He said, 'We've had advocacy,' and shared an example of Snoop Dogg, who he had never met before, doing a minute and a half Instagram post featuring him."
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Snoop Dogg assisted the LA Dream Center during the fires.
The LA Dream Center primarily functions as a support center for individuals impacted by homelessness, hunger, and inadequate education, through various community programs, as stated on their website.
In Los Angeles, where fires are still burning, the charity has changed its focus.
Heaton, who once resided in Los Angeles, now considers moving to Nashville, Tennessee, to be the best choice for her.
"My four sons reside in L.A., and we frequently return to socialize and conduct business meetings," she disclosed to Planet Chronicle Digital. "We maintain numerous connections in the city and are actively involved in the industry. However, Nashville has also attracted a significant number of individuals from our field. As a result, I am not the only one who has made this choice."
"Heaton observed that it was filling up and felt confident that after the fire, they would attract a large number of talented and creative individuals who were ready to live in a beautiful place with friendly people and where they could be creative without worrying about house fires, rising taxes, crime, and other issues."
Heaton has assisted friends in Los Angeles who were forced to evacuate and has welcomed those seeking refuge in Nashville.
The Palisades Fire, which started on Jan. 7, has led to a rise in the number of people who have lost their homes in the L.A. fires. The multiple fires have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, claiming 24 lives so far.
The severe Santa Ana winds have been attributed to the rapid spread of the wildfires that devastated neighborhoods in the nation's second-largest city, which has experienced a drought for over eight months without significant rainfall.
In less than a week, four fires have burned more than 62 square miles (160 square kilometers), which is approximately three times the size of Manhattan.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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