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Major natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and floods often precipitate sudden emergencies, which have significant impact on all domains of life for affected populations. Children are a particularly vulnerable group to the effects of natural disasters, with unique physical, developmental, and psychosocial characteristics that place them at high risk for adverse outcomes (Murray, 2011). Some of the consequences for children after natural disasters include physical insecurity, poor living conditions and displacement, and disruption to community life. Numerous children may also be left orphaned after the loss of one or both parents. The aftermath of natural disasters place children at risk for adverse physical but

On August 26, the storm was getting weaker everyday. A cold front was moving east and downgraded the storm to tropical. Soon when the Hurricane got to Pennsylvania, the storm faded away. Some people tried to dismantle their houses to see what was left (Sherrow, 1998). After the storm over, 11 inches of rain had fallen in Louisiana, and 7 inches in Mississippi (Rappaport, 1998). 275 small planes were no longer functionable. Over 325 trees looked like they had been smacked off. Power boats were stacked on top of each other. Power lines were down because trees were on top of them (Provenzo JR. & Provenzo,

Recommendations: If a hurricane happens near you, you should stay indoors and away from any doors or windows. Listen the TV or radio for instructions and to be told when the storm has passed. Close all interior doors. Try to stay on the bottom floor in a small room or a closet. Go under a table or some other sturdy object.

The mighty winds whistled through, the glass panes shook, and all of a sudden a tree branch fell near my window. Was this a dream or a reality, I do not know. Rubbing my eyes, I got off the bed and moved towards the kitchen. I looked outside and my backyard was like a war zone. The trash cans were flipped over, tree branches and lots of leaf had fallen in the yard. I did not dare to step outside. Yes, I was NOT dreaming, the Hurricane Gustav had really struck Baton Rouge. This happened in 2008, but I can vividly remember how scared how was, and the destruction the storm had caused. with mighty winds and torrential downpour struck Baton Rouge in 2008.

It’s a scary sight, as rabbits and birds run for their life, the storm gets even closer. All of nature has a grudge against you, as even the wind pelts the soil against your home. Your mother gives you a wet cloth, which you put on your forehead. You still feel the dust, inside your mouth, on your skin, on your teeth, in your breath. You group with your family in complete darkness, and wait for this disaster to end.

There was a category 4 hurricane that hit towns such as Houston and Rockport Texas on friday of August 25, which went on through september 3, 2017. This is one of the worst hurricanes since 2005. This hurricane really affected people on the saturday. On the southwest of Houston a man named Jamie Ellie said he was watching a movie about 1:00am, when a tornado swept through and the doors flew open, he had to take refuge with his family in a bedroom closet. In some towns such as Houston rainfall was estimated to be about 50-60 inches, which is enough to cover signs on the road. When this hurricane swept through towns the roads were completely empty, people had to take shelter immediately. Even if people tried to escape the hurricane after

Fallout is many, it is fun, it is emotional, and it is educational. In Fallout, the main character are in an irradiated wasteland in every installment, however, there was also a time before that, and there was a time before, The Great War.

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast leaving bits and pieces of people’s lives in its wake. While those in need did receive much needed response and help from surrounding areas, other states, and the government, there was much that was learned from this disaster as well. A disaster was declared and FEMA stepped in, along with the Coast Guard, National Guard, and State Defense Forces to provide their assistance (Bucci, et al., 2013).

I was evacuated from where I live and I went to my parents home. Around midnight on Saturday night my family decided to go up to my brother’s apartment at the University of Florida. The night we left the eye was predicted to go directly for my parent’s house so we decided it would be best to leave. Thankfully we were lucky when it came to the aftermath of the storm. I lost power for 9 days but we had minimal damage at both homes. In my opinion that was the scariest thing I have ever been through, and was unfortunately preparing for the worst. If the Hurricane winds had not pushed the Gulf waters away from shore the expected storm surge would have most likely destroyed my

No one knows what I went through; you were not in shoes during hurricane Maria. I was at my father's at house. I was sleeping in my room with my dog. First, I heard the wind going “Woosh! Woosh!.” When I woke up Maria was already here! Unexpectedly, my house got flooded. During the flooding, I had to grabbed the mop while my father went to grabbing towels to try and dry the water. I was worried about mother and sibling since I could not contact them. Eventually, I felt as if my house was a prison since there was not anything to do.

Seven years ago it was nothing for Andie to swat at the snooze button, deliver a hearty yawn and grumble, "Just five more minutes," then roll over in bed. However, that week in September 2008 was different because two-hundred miles away a Category 1 hurricane pushed ahead, swelling from ingesting the Gulf's warm moist air. After a third snooze cycle, Andie slips from her bed and flips on the television for a weather update on Hurricane Ike. The text from the ticker scrolls that Ike is projected to make landfall in 24 hours and evacuation is mandatory.

After the strong winds, the storm is supposed to hit at full force and be a category 5, about the same as Katrina. The impact will be devastating with trees uprooted, damaged roofs, broken windows, floods, and wrecked/damaged houses and buildings. A category 2 or 3 can endanger lives, so think about a category 5, and what it can do to our city. After Hurricane Katrina, they estimated around 2,000 people died. People

Throughout my reading of Hiroshima, I found myself continuously shocked at the extreme detail Hersey included. The book begins “at exactly fifteen minutes past eight in the morning, on August 6, 1945”, (1) with great detailing of the six main character’s lives. Some were “had just sat down at her place in the plant office...at that same moment [another] was settling down cross-legged to read…on the porch of his private hospital, overhanging once of the seven deltaic rivers which divide Hiroshima.” (1) Not only am I being told about these people’s day, but I am also getting a feel for the setting and the city itself. Hersey built a picture of the time before the bomb hit in my mind, and I could not love it more. The first instance of extreme detail where I found myself completely affected was when Mr. Tanimoto ran across “about twenty men…in exactly the

The Great Hurricane of 1938, or known to many as the Long Island Express, was known as one of the most disastrous hurricanes to hit New England. It wasn’t the high winds, heavy rain, and high waves/storm surge that gave this hurricane its title in history. The Great Hurricane had a fourth deadly weapon; the element of surprise. It was the beginning of September, a time where many packed up their summer clothes, boarded up their houses, and left to return back to the real world leaving their summer homes behind. When symptoms of a storm approached New England, many locals convinced themselves and others that it was just the normal “line storm” which occasionally comes in September. It wasn’t until Sept 21 that people realized the so-called

In today’s world, there has been one disaster or another, and hurricanes are one of those disasters that always happens. But, for one reason or another we are never prepared or understand the danger of any type of hurricane over a category one. Most of us have been through many hurricanes, like this learner who has lived in Miami, Fla. for over 30 years, and experienced her last hurricane which was Hurricane Andrew. Warnings are always given, first responders are trained to all ways be on alert, and FEMA is supposed to be ready to jump in once the storm has done its damage. But we can never be prepared, because hurricanes are unpredictable, and can become deadly for citizens and create millions of dollars in damages. Within this post we will discuss Hurricane Katrina, preparedness and Emergency management before and after the disaster.