Hurricane Florence was the first natural disaster that we have ever been to. Even though it has weakened to a tropical depression, it is not moving anywhere causing major flash flooding even inland of North Carolina and South Carolina. In the triangle area, we are still getting flash flood warnings. Fortunately, we did not lose power or have damaged property. Technology has helped us prepare for the hurricane.
Technology is helping keep track of the weather. It has also helped Duke Energy send text messages to residents giving an estimated time when power will be restored. Technology has helped us see real-time what the roads look like. Technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family. Technology
has been amazing. I have just counted a few of the many wonders of technology. Because of technology, much fewer lives were lost. I hope you all are having a great day, and I am sure kids are enjoying their breaks from school.
Many have lost their homes to flooding. Some are displaced. Some have lost their cars. Trees fell on some people’s homes. On TV, kids and the elderly who have been displaced are in shelters. It must be a very difficult time. On TV I watched the Salvation Army distributing food to people who have lost power since on Thursday. Volunteers helping others. One of the volunteers said she had lost power in her home since on
Thursday and even she were volunteering to reach out to help people.
Special thank you to all those helping others during and after Hurricane Florence.