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QuestionCan I build underground (not deep) with supports, maybe something like a root cellar?Dave G.Community AnswerYou may see if there's a heat map of the area. This may tell you about the ground texture. As California has pretty much written this land off, it's probably a waste of time calling the county surveyor.
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QuestionWhere do I bathe? As a tenter, what have people done in regards to removing human waste from the area? What kind of stores are in Niland? Besides Niland, how far is the next biggest town?Community AnswerYou bathe in the stream and mulch your waste. There are not many stores: one gas station and a couple of mom and pop grocery stores. Calapatria is the next town.
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QuestionIs there an ATM nearby?Andrew MichaelCommunity AnswerI know of 2 in Niland (about 4 miles away) - one at the United Food Center (small grocery store) and the other at the Soco gas station. The post office will do cash back if you make a debit card purchase.
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QuestionCan I collect my disability at the slabs, and is there a local hospital?Andrew MichaelCommunity AnswerMany folks in Slab City collect Social Security, SSI, SSDI, veterans pension and other things. In fact, folks on SSI may qualify for an extra $30/month for not having a working refrigerator or stove. There is a clinic in Niland (about 4 miles away). The nearest hospital is in Brawley (about 30 miles away).
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QuestionI only have $667 (SSI) to live on. Is that enough?VyCommunity AnswerWell, $667 technically is enough. It is because you have a lot of money and $667 is worth it.
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