Summary:
On December 26,
2015, 11 people were killed after several tornadoes struck the Dallas area,
causing major damage and many injuries. In Garland, 8 people were killed when
an EF-4 tornado crossed a highway throwing unsuspecting drivers and passengers
into the air. 3 more people were confirmed dead when another tornado hit Collin
County. The same tornado that hit Garland roared into Rowlett, a neighboring
community, where it decreased to an EF-3, but still injured 23 people and
destroyed 39 homes. Along with that, another EF-3 tornado spawned in Ellis
County and wreaked havoc in Ovilla, Red Oak and Waxahachie, once again
destroying many homes and other buildings. [G1] [G2] After
the storms, many were shocked in amazement at how the death toll and injuries
weren't higher due to the amount of destruction that was created during the
storms.[G3]
Analysis:
This truly
devastating and heartbreaking incident shows just how unpredictable and
unmerciful mother nature can be. It really is weird to think that something of
this magnitude could ever strike so close to home because incidents like this
are something you see in movies. I do think reality presents itself through
this tragedy by showing that no one and no place is too special to be untouched
by the destructive hands of nature. Although the destruction is catastrophic
and the memories of this event will never be forgotten, through those who
witnessed and lived through it, I believe that now more than ever we see the full
force of community and [G4] people
coming together to support each other and help mend the losses so many endured.
This event also hits home knowing that the houses of people I know are no
longer there, and seeing how this whole situation has/will change their lives
forever is so saddening. Although after letting the full force of this
situation sink in, we must now try to pick up the pieces of ours and others,
rebuild even stronger, don’t forget those who died and eventually move on as
best we can. This day after Christmas tragedy will never soon be forgotten.
It was very sad and took everyone by surprise
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's just so crazy to wrap your head around. Like, we see it in the news hitting places like Oklahoma every year, and we think "wow, that's awful" but the stark reality of it is realized whenever it happens so close. I mean, places I drive by every day to school are just... gone. I had the privilege to help clean-up the damage to a farm of one of the families from our church, and it was an eye opening experience as it sank in that these peoples homes are just piles of rubble.
ReplyDeletewow this really took me by surprise. That's very sad! - Kayleigh Smerud
ReplyDeleteMy dad has a medical office in Rowlett next to the Lake Pointe Medical Center, and all the buildings in his complex were untouched- and yet, within 2 blocks, homes and businesses were flattened and plastered in debris. It's crazy how close some people came to losing everything.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a devastating situation and I can't imagine what it would be like as family or friends of the 11 people killed in this disaster. My heart truly goes out to those people! -Nicole Chatham 6th period
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