The horrors in which millions of people routinely go through in order to prepare for hurricanes is frightening. The psychological impacts left on these endangered people demonstrate how horrific mother nature is.
The luxury of living in Iowa allows us to not worry about mass destructions like hurricanes. We do get the occasional tornado warnings, but even then, those last two hours maximum. Several southern states and countries are suffering devastating damages. People are evacuating their homes in search of safety.
It is difficult to understand how serious a storm may be while living in an isolated state like Iowa. However, the news headlines offer great images and videos of the tragedies occurring in those affected states.
Currently, this category five hurricane paves its way into South Carolina. It previously damaged most of Florida and parts of Georgia. The country of Haiti took a major toll as the storm struck the whole area without any warning.
Haiti has not witnessed this type of massive storm since 1964. The death toll rose to 572 people after hurricane Matthew passed through. “Casualties are likely to rise further. Schools are closed. For many families, necessities are quickly dwindling,” states Mark Vincent, a UNICEF employee.
The myriad of news broadcasters -CNN, U.S. News, UNICEF- displays how important it is for surrounding states and the rest of the country to support those people who are affected. “It is important to respond quickly, however, good judgment on how to respond could make the difference between helping or hurting,” said Mitchell Chaffin, AccuWeather writer, as he explained the significance of acting fast while donating.
As Pleasant Valley students, we should be aware of the news around us and help support the places and people who are hurt. You can donate to UNICEF to help benefit families who have lost loved ones and help areas that are completely destroyed.
