We've all, no doubt, heard about Hurricane Gustav and the havoc it's been wreaking on the Gulf Coast states. My heart goes out to all those impacted, whether they're still in the area, have evacuated but are unsure what "home" looks like after the storm, and those with loved ones in the area. Living in South Florida, even in an area where severe flooding is not a major concern after a hurricane, I've been through enough with our own hurricanes to know what a toll it can take.
We can't change the weather, and it's certainly awful when a hurricane makes landfall. The good news, though, is that the authorities had a plan in place to get people out quickly and safely. After the disaster that was Katrina, emergency management teams put plans in place for just such an occurrence and by all accounts, they worked.
Power is off for hundred of thousands of residents. Homes are flooded or lost. People have died. However, thanks to the hard work of the emergency preparedness teams and cooperation by the residents of these states, the loss of life has been greatly reduced.
When storms (or tornadoes or earthquakes) strike, it's always a tragedy. But being prepared, following emergency procedures and knowing how to respond before, during and after the storm has paid off greatly for people in these states. That is most definitely good in the news.
~*~*~ May you always remember to dance in the rain, and may you have plenty of ladybugs beside you! ~*~*~
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Blessings,
Kat
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