all the resources they need to help rebuild their lives. For example, in the article, ANARCHY, ANGER, DESPERATION, THE RESPONSE, written by Marc Sandalow, it states that, “The anger is aimed at the failure of the government to fortify levees before Katrina blew in, it’s inability to move residents out of the city, the wretched conditions inside the Superdome and the desperation on the streets that, on television, appears to border on anarchy.” This shows that the government did not take any precautions
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SIESTA KEY BEACH, MY FAVORITE LOCATION Of all the places that I have visited, there has never been on that has made me feel as relaxed and content as I do at Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida. With the sound of the Gulf waters crashing on the soft white sand, the warm sun beating down and the squawking sounds of the seagulls flying overhead, I could sit there for hours. The impact that sitting on Siesta Key beach has on my sense of touch, smell and sound, is one that I have yet to experience
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of life. A disaster can be an earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, hurricane, or any event that is catastrophic to infrastructure and claims lives. Disasters affect the lives of thousands of people every year. Being prepared for a disaster can reduce fear and anxiety. Being prepared can also help to decrease the amount of losses that can occur. Individuals and families need to know what to do in the event of a disaster like a hurricane ("FEMA," “n.d”). Communities that consist of military bases face
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unique planet in the galaxy. But, with such an amazing planet comes the debt we pay to live here. Natural disasters ravage the world as a whole and disrupt the lives of many. Tornadoes in Midwest, Hurricanes in the Pacific and Tsunamis that hit islands such as Japan. Writer Leonard Pitts days after the hurricane that struck Haiti wrote a compelling message displaying the way the human race pushes through, even in the darkest times. The Earth may be Cruel, but the Human Race always finds a way to push
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According to Crandall, W., Parnall, J. & Spillan, J. (2013), a major storm at the Indiana State Fair triggered a stage collapse. The accident happened in August of 2011. There were about 12,000 fans in the stands to see the band called Sugarland. The result of the accident was the death of seven people, and 58 injuries. The main cause of the collapse was high winds. There was a lot of confusion about who was responsible for the concert not being cancelled. In addition, temporary staging had
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Week 3 Assignment With any kind of disaster that happens in a community it can be affected both by economic and political impacts. With economic impacts from a disaster there is both direct and indirect losses. Direct losses could include property damage. With property damage you can measure by the cost to repair or replace but it depends to on whether it was insured or not, with insured property there is a record of the amount of deductible and reimbursed loss but with uninsured loss you might
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With the onset of Hurricane Harvey, studies have explored the reasons for which people may refuse to evacuate, in spite of brutal and perilous weather conditions. Research points to various reasons that can make people hesitant to evacuation, from the inability to leave pets or their property behind, failure to acknowledge the gravity of the situation, disregard for voluntary orders, or disabling physical conditions. Although the general public may be predisposed to exemplify disdain for those who
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heartbreaking story of Hurricane Matthew, which completely demolished the southern area of Haiti. The destruction was especially bad in the area of Fond Rouge, in the hills above Jérémie, and the surrounding villages. This Category 4 hurricane was the strongest to hit Haiti since 1964! It affected the lives of over 2,000,000 people, killing hundreds and wounding many others. And, it destroyed over 200,000 homes! The people in this area had never had to deal with a hurricane of this size before...
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The Start of Hurricane Season The start of hurricane season, from June 1st to the end of November, is approaching. Last season we, as a country, saw how hurricanes impacted Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Red Cross volunteers dispatched to four southern states to try and aid in the recovery by mobilizing resources and help residents impacted by the storms. For hurricane Irma victims, the Red Cross provided over 550,000 overnight shelter stays, 1.5 million meals and snacks, and provide 52,600 health
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Hurricane Maria is one of the most devastating hurricanes humans have ever faced. Its damage is estimated to cost billions and the island is still not done repairing the damages. The destruction its caused has left most of the island without power, water, food, or proper medical care. The relief effort for Puerto Rico has been sturdy but very slow. At its current recovery rate, it will take years for the residents of Puerto Rico to function properly again. Puerto Rico was already a struggling island
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