The Northeast part of the United States just got hit by Hurricane Sandy. Where I am, we did much better than last year during Hurricane Irene. We had power for the duration of the storm, and no flooding.
For others, they were not so lucky.
By the coast of Connecticut, as well as New York, flooding was a big issue, as the strong winds made the waves rise more than many structures were prepared for.
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While storms like this throw into sharp perspective that humans
do not stand a chance against the more powerful... |
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| ...and intelligent, nature... |
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...Possibly more disturbing is the realization that "The Day After Tomorrow"
may not be much further off than that after all. |
It is heartbreaking to watch the news and to see the havoc this storm left in its wake. Houses were torn in half, properties were literally moved by the strength of the water, and others burnt down. With the advanced notice of this storm, people were able to evacuate high risk areas, which meant the fatality rate for Sandy was not as bad as some hurricanes. But it still left many people either without homes, or with extensive damage.
Be thankful for what you have, and do not expect to have a tomorrow with anything.
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