Woman Left Homeless By Severe Storm
DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroiter Patricia Headen is now homeless after her house caught fire after severe storm damage last week.
Headen said her home on Garland and East Vernor caught fire when a falling rotten tree took down electrical lines.
"A transformer fell onto the back of the house and set the house on fire," she said.
Headen, who has lived in her home for over 25-years, told WWJ Newsradio's Vickie Thomas it has been a tough time for her.
"It's hard to be homeless and to be without food and clothes," said Headen.
She is also having a tough time finding a new home she can afford.
"The prices are so high, they want $600, $700, or $800 for rent," said Headen.
There is no insurance and thanks to thieves, she couldn't recover a thing.
"They were stealing washing machines, dryers, and they took the bathtubs, the sinks and everything in there," said Headen.
She is temporarily staying at a friend's house. The City of Detroit and DTE Energy have a claims process, but in many cases, storm damage is considered an act of nature.
If you can help Headen with housing, send a note to the WWJ Newsroom at WWJNewsroom@cbsradio.com.
