Hurricane Ida Caused Massive Mudslides
Hurricane Ida, which is hitting the Gulf coast right now, left El Salvador in ruins. When Ida came threw El Salvador it brought three days of rain and winds of 70 miles per hour. This triggered floods and mudslides that has killed more than 120 people. The hill-ringed town of Verapaz, El Salvador is now a highway of boulders, mud and small houses.
At least 60 people are still missing as a result of the floods and mudslides and thousands are left homeless. Honduras and Nicaragua also took devastating blows from the hurricane.
See the devastating aftermath that Hurricane Ida left behind.
Ida has weakened since it hit the coast of Central America and is now a Tropical storm. The storm hit the Alabama coast this morning. Some people do not seem to mind. Surfers take advantage of the rough surf the storm brings.
Ida is bringing in heavy rain that will move across the southeastern states leaving 2-4 inches of rain. The winds are down to 45 mph and should continue to weaken as the storm moves over land.
2. Gather.com
Make sure your pets are as ready as you are for a hurricane! Below is a list of some tips to make sure you and your pet make it through the weather with as little incident as possible.
In the midst of a hurricane, one generally endures occasional boredom. Yet, there are numerous ways to keep yourself and the others around you occupied with the following beneficial prompts!
1. Invite a group of friends over and have a board game pow wow! I would recommend playing Apples to Apples because it is lighthearted and silly, while something like Scrabble might remind you that there is, indeed, an uncomfortable situation surrounding you.
2. Tell ghost stories! Hurricanes are the perfect time to tell ghost stories because the power usually goes out and one may find their house infested with candles and the echoes of howling winds.
3. Read and write! Write down what you are experiencing during the hurricane and try to turn a somewhat dismal situation into an investigative report. Read books to take your head somewhere else and forget about the nasty weather outside.
4. Make music! Invite friends and family over and take the time to bond over beautiful musical creation!
1. Farm 3
1. FOX 4 Now
Can you imagine if you lost everything that you owned and you and your family were left homeless? There are lots of family that do not have to image, they are actually experiencing the harsh reality everyday. If you are a victim of hurricane violence or you would like to help hurricane victims, there are organization that are offering a helping hand.
Watch this video and learn about storm trends, basic safety, emergency supplies and storm planning.
Identification is very difficult and time consuming to replace. Make sure that you include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property. Photos of family and friends or special occasions can not be replaced, so take steps to secure them too.
1. Chiff.com
In a situation involving a hurricane, many people tend to think about when the hurricane hits rather then after the hurricane hits. This Is a huge no no that many Americans do and can be quite dangerous to you, and your family. But don’t panic, after all there are many things you can do after the storm strikes to keep you safe.
First, if you did evacuate, make sure you come home when officials tell you to, after all we can’t have all these people crowed around the outskirts of town. Also, follow all of the detour sighs that are posted after the storm even if your house is just a few feet away, There might be hidden dangers in that area that you wouldn’t ordinarily see.
Second, if you stayed home, stay clear of power lines, nearly half of hurricane deaths come from power line related injuries. Also, if you use a generator, make sure you separate your house from the rest of the power grid. This is due to workers getting fried when the think they are working on a dead wire.
Lastly, when you enter a damaged building, use caution. The storm winds have a habit of damaging buildings so parts can break off and land on you.
Remember never ever put yourself in harms way for any reason.
1. Prepare.org
2. Picture
.jpg)
During a hurricane or storm your probable under a lot of stress, worrying about your family and your home. Your not the only one who feels the stress of hurricane or storm, your kids are under stress too.
Good preparation can get families through it, starting well before a hurricane approaches. Remember to stay clam during a storm. And talking with kids afterward will help them cope with any fears or bad memories. Make a disaster kit ahead of a hurricane with flashlights, medical supplies, water and other items. And let the kids make a survival kit too, with stuff that will make them feel comfortable during the storm. Items like there favorite blanket or stuffed animal can give them a sense of security.
Hurricanes and storm can knock out the power for days, so make sure that you have plenty of books and board games to entertain the kids. Hand-held games can work when there’s no power so make sure you have plenty of batteries.
When your preparing for a hurricane ask children to help out so they can feel involved and in charge. Have them put together snack bags for the family, check batteries in their games and other devices.
Try to keep children busy during the hurricane. Don’t watch too much television news coverage of the storm damage. If you have to evacuate, talk to children about keeping the family safe and how a home and other possessions can be replaced. And do not bring expensive items to a shelter, they can be lost or stolen.
Even after the hurricane passes keep children from going outside until you know it is safe from downed power lines and storm debris that can injure them. And if you went to a shelter talk to kids about how the home and neighborhood may be damaged to prepare them for the change. Try to get back to your regular routines as soon as possible to show that the situation is under control. Watch for signs of stress with children such as nightmares and persistent fears of weather, loud noises or being left alone.
