Summary: On Saturday, October 8, Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina and ravaged through the state, leaving 8 to 20 inches of rain. This amount is record breaking, and it has many people extremely worried. The storm hit during its worst, flooding North Carolina badly. When this article was published, 3 were killed in North Carolina, but hundreds in the Caribbean, specifically near Haiti where the hurricane began. Patt McCroy, the governor of North Carolina, stated that this might have been the worst flooding seen in the state since 1999 when Hurricane Floyd hit. Hurricane Matthew has died down slightly, but the threat is still imminent and rescue teams are doing all they can to prevent more casualties.
Analysis: This article was published on Saturday, October 8, 2016, by Jason Hanna, Madison Park, and Steve Almasy to inform the public about Hurricane Matthew and its destructive journey over the coast of the United States. The hurricane, especially the amount of death and destruction it has caused, has many American citizens in fear. Things we cannot control, especially weather, generally are what the public fears most. However, it is important that we stay updated and aware of everything that is happening so we can stay as safe as possible.
Synthesis: This is similar to the hurricane in Galveston in 1900, that killed approximately 6,000 to 8,000 people and seriously affected the lives and homes of Texans.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/08/us/hurricane-matthew-florida/
People really need to listen and evacuate! I understand that leaving your home and memories is painful- but this is a dangerous storm. We need to reduce the loss of human life to as little as possible, and help to rebuild as soon as necessary.
ReplyDeleteYou can replace your clothes and stuff but not your life. I get somethings are important but are they as important as your life? I hope the people down there get help soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope the people being affected by this horrible hurricane find somewhere safe to stay ASAP! Natural disasters are extremely dangerous and fatal. And Although we can't control the weather we can help and send money to those being affected.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so sad and I hope they find a place to stay from this hurricane.
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