US Army Corps of Engineers

Yes, I am currently houseless due to a displacement of my previous residence that had a negative and life-changing impact as a single female struggling to get back on track. As a result, it has brought me to the Army Corps of Engineers - Los Angeles/Pico Rivera location in California.

Whereas I've been occupying a small land area the size of a bush for one reason: because it's where I feel safe and away from the streets where I've been attacked before and do not have to worry. But temporarily is my plan while I wait for the Public Housing Authority to approve me for assistance with a voucher, for which this week I have two appointments to meet with case managers from two different agencies about my housing issues. My question to the person who can answer is... The purpose of this email is to advise, notify, make aware, and ask for temporary permission from the Office of the Army Corps to stay, not reside or be there permanently, just until I can get one step closer to utilizing the county services they are willing to provide and offer in my current circumstances.

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to build, construct, or reside permanently; I just need somewhere to safely rest my head at night because I do have extreme anxiety and fear of homeless shelters and strange people who are dirty and filled with infectious diseases at shelters, rehabs, and public parks. If you can, please take my story into consideration. I promise to make my stay quiet, litter-free, and unseen to the public eye. I don't want the authorities involved, which they do know my situation and are aware of my presence, but I would like to give the respect to the Army Corps of Engineers that I'm harmless.

Thank you for your consideration in helping a woman in need towards a better future by allowing me to be there without any problems or negative response.

Thank you so much for what you strive to do for the community of California. You're awesome!

Damage to dam wall built by Corps And, reservoir Corps designed and built to control water runoff was removed by person who bought land reservoir was located in utility easement. Need help to get water under control.

Live at lowest topography of surrounding area. Corps built catch basin with pipe under road to carry water runoff to 4 acre pond that feeds larger lake below.

Presently, when rains a lot of water runoff like a river has developed since land owner took out reservoir.

North neighbor cut hole in barrier wall built by Corp to keep spillway runoff from back of dam. Then, neighbor built barn in 75 drainage easement and blocked spillwayusage that has eroded barrier wall and spillway runoff made on path close to dam wall.