By: Linda Liang
Recently, one of the most
striking news was the attack of the hurricane Sandy across the east coast. A disaster
developing from
a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22 upgraded to the largest Atlantic hurricane. It has devastated portions of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States and has caused damages of nearly $70 billion. At least 24 American states have been affected. On the east coasts, tunnels and subways have been flooded, power has been cut, houses have been devastated, and businesses and schools have been forced to shut down throughout the hurricane.
a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22 upgraded to the largest Atlantic hurricane. It has devastated portions of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States and has caused damages of nearly $70 billion. At least 24 American states have been affected. On the east coasts, tunnels and subways have been flooded, power has been cut, houses have been devastated, and businesses and schools have been forced to shut down throughout the hurricane.
Since the storm, many efforts
have been made by troops, volunteers, contractors and governments to rebuild,
assist, restore and take care of homeless people. Schools and business are
slowly running again. People’s lives are gradually recovering and we will all continually
pray for them.
Amy Santelman is a 2012 MVL graduate.
She’s studying at Johnson & Wales University in North Miami, Florida. She has
experienced Hurricane Sandy herself and has answered a few questions “The
Charger” has asked.
1. Where were you when the hurricane happened?
I
was in my dorm room when the hurricane hit. I didn't actually leave my building
for 2 days other than to get food and Starbucks.
It
was mostly rain, lots and lots and lots of rain. Also high speed winds. I know
you can't see wind, but we could sure feel it.
3. How did you feel with the hurricane?
I
was a little scared. Not many things scare me, but I had never experienced a
hurricane before so it was a bit scary and a rather exciting!
4. What did you learn from this experience?
I
learned just how blessed I am and that prayer and trust in God makes situations
like this so much easier.
5. Is anything that you can’t forget about the
hurricane and what touches you the most?
I
had so many people call me and texting me and praying for me and that meant so
much. I got to witness the love my family and friends have for me and that was
very touching.
6. What damages have the hurricane cost to your city
and how are the recoveries going on?
