Our World

Storms in the Midwest and the South

If you think Sartell has been having awful weather, you should see what’s been happening in other parts of the country. Tornadoes, high winds, and rain have hit the Midwest and South of the United States. Rescuers are still going around the affected areas trying to find people that haven’t been evacuated, and lead them through the flooded streets to shelters. Some were killed by the tornadoes, while others were swept away by enormous amounts of rain. Thousands were left in the dark as power went out across a large part of the region. Unfortunately the worst hasn’t yet passed as meteorologists are predicting more bad weather for the weekend. I hope that these storms don’t turn into yet another natural disaster, because I don’t think the U.S is ready for yet another catastrophe. We are still recovering from Katrina, and just as we’re about to move on another tragedy strikes. I realize, or at least I hope, that this won’t be of as nearly great magnitude as Katrina was, but people in the South have to live with fear of Mother Nature and every time something like this happens that fear becomes a little bit greater. Hundreds upon hundreds of people have been left homeless in storms, so I encourage everyone to do whatever they can and get involved in one of many charities that help victims of natural disasters or at least keep those people in your thoughts and prayers . Here are some of the charities you can get involved in:
American National Red Cross
AmeriCares Foundation Inc.

posted by Anonymous @ 9/23/2006 11:48:00 AM