Memorials or monuments are important because they are a symbol or reminder of life changing events or lost loved ones. For example, the 9/11 monument is a remembrance of a tragic event that happened in 2001 when terrorists attacked and around 3,000 people were killed. Although the memorial is not a bad thing it can be closure for families who have lost someone, also it is a reminder to take more precautions to prevent things like this happening in the future. The 9/11 monument also recognizes the many people who lived through this tragic event.…
On August 24, 1992 Hurricane Andrew slammed into the South Florida, devastating Homestead, Florida City and parts of Miami, then continued northwest across the Gulf of Mexico to strike Louisiana coastline.…
Hurricane Andrew developed from a tropical wave that developed off the African coast on August 14,1992.…
Hurricane Irma left a quarter of destroyed homes in the Florida Keys along with millions without power.…
coastline and the Florida Panhandle. The Florida Panhandle, an informal, unofficial term for the northwestern part of Florida, is a strip of land roughly 200 miles long and 50 to 100 miles wide , lying between Alabama on the north and the west, Georgia also on the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the…
There is a quote by Bernard Malamud, that states “life is a tragedy full of joy’. It shows life is never perfect and something tragic is almost always happening, but you have to surround yourself with the joy life offers and surround yourself with the ones who you love. Asking for help is necessary in times of tragedy .…
By declaring war after the attacks on September 11, 2001, the Bush administration garnered some advantages. These advantages were not used by Bush for personal reason but so that it was easier for the U.S.A., as a nation, to come together and fight terror. I think declaring the terrorist attacks as an act of war was the best move President Bush could have made. During war, our nation tends to come together as one, put everything else aside, and do whatever we can to help.…
1. This article discusses the major impact of Hurricane Harvey and how it can be hazardous to people's mental health. Even if people aren't in the path of the storm, it can still cause damage to people. What can this cause? Hurricane Harvey could threaten their mental health more than their physical well-being.…
The East Coast is receiving high winds and tremendous surf from Hurricane Maria. Maria will weaken to a tropical storm by Tuesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is expected that the dangerous core of the storm will move southeast coast of the United States during the following days. Image from weather.msfc.nasa.gov/sport/…
The Department of Homeland Security as a whole is responsible for securing our nation and ensuring the safety of all the citizens that make the United States its home. This mission has become more important since the September 2011 attacks that brought this nation into a devastating period. It was after these attacks that we found kinks in the system that we used prior to these events, from the way we communicated to the way that we secured our borders. This task is accomplished by many different federal, state, local, and private agencies working together to ensure the success of this mission. I will now talk about a few of the private enterprises that work hand in hand with the Department of Homeland Security to accomplish this vast mission.…
Generally, the sound of hurricane force winds and snapping trees don’t combine to make the sweetest lullaby but for the hurricane season those sounds rocked me to sleep. Mix with my mother’s panic and some house leaks, I didn’t necessarily have the most eventful hurricane experience.…
Hurricane Irma has hit Florida, Hurricane Irma is one of the most dangerous Hurricanes It is in the category 5. This is actually not only in the florida part of america but it’s all throughout the southwest of america. There are large areas that are underwater , power is out, and streets are blocked out because of this storm in the southwest part of america.6.2 million homes and businesses are ruined because of this storm. Many people have lost their lives because of this storm. There are lots and lots of people that are huddled scared for their lives. People are devastated about this storm.…
Hurricane Sandy was the biggest hurricanes to ever hit the east coast let alone the world. Sandy was a storm consisted of two storms, because it was a tropical storm before it became a “Frankenstorm”. Then it became a class 1 hurricane. Sandy broke records for highest storm surge, biggest wave, and many more. Sandy killed at least 140 people, and cost over 40 million dollars in damage. Sandy affected many countries including Canada, U.S.A, and some countries in the Caribbean, taking over a week to disapparate. Sandy overall was one of the biggest natural disasters ever.…
Have you heard of a Hurricane? They are a type of three tropical storms. The word hurricane is from the Mayan storm god Hurakan was famous for helping create humanity and for being like wind and storms.…
The events of September 11th brought a harsh reality to light. I remember sitting home thinking this wasn’t real and when I finally did catch on and see this was really happening I was overcome with fear. I wasn’t sure if we as a nation were safe or what would happen next. I kept saying to myself “How they can say they are here to protect us and this happens?”…