Hurricane Florence
Lexi Stretch
Lexi Stretch
On September 11, 2018, astronaut Alexander Gerst took a picture of what is now called Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence made landfall Friday morning, darkening the sky and many of the homes in the Carolinas. About 485,143 people were without power in North Carolina as Florence spread, according to the North Carolina Department of Safety. Florence was centered about 335 miles southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina, and about 370 miles east-southeast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was moving at about 16 mph with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph.
Many people are fearful of Florence. Hurricane Florence claimed its first victims Friday, after a mother and her baby were killed when a tree fell on their home in Wilmington, North Carolina. So far 32 deaths have been reported.
Property damage and disruption from Hurricane Florence is expected to total at least $17 billion to $22 billion, but the estimate could end up being conservative, as the Carolinas continue to face historic rainfalls and flooding .More than one million civilians lost power, mainly in North Carolina.
Even people in surrounding states are concerned because they have family that live there. Victoria Shanahan was concerned because her grandparents live in South Carolina. “My grandparents live near the coast, but they are going to wait the storm out and hope it doesn't hit them.” She is really worried for them.
Another family is also concerned. The Fritz family that lives in North Carolina packed up all their things and moved to Texas. The mother of the family described her experience and it was tragic. When they first were told about the hurricane they thought they could wait it out till they heard about the reported deaths. “I have 3 children and when I heard that people were killed I told my husband and we packed up as much as we could, and we drove to Texas.”
Many families have been affected by this hurricane but there are people who can help. Adam Arrington, insurance adjuster, looks at people's houses and gives them an estimate of how much they are going to get from all the damage. The families are very grateful for his help.
Florence continues to bring devastation, but not despair. From this city and beyond, people are arriving to help the stranded. Volunteers included off-duty military.
Even though people have been hurt by Hurricane Florence, many people are here to help. Also, a helpful tip is to always have a plan for when another hurricane strikes.
Many people are fearful of Florence. Hurricane Florence claimed its first victims Friday, after a mother and her baby were killed when a tree fell on their home in Wilmington, North Carolina. So far 32 deaths have been reported.
Property damage and disruption from Hurricane Florence is expected to total at least $17 billion to $22 billion, but the estimate could end up being conservative, as the Carolinas continue to face historic rainfalls and flooding .More than one million civilians lost power, mainly in North Carolina.
Even people in surrounding states are concerned because they have family that live there. Victoria Shanahan was concerned because her grandparents live in South Carolina. “My grandparents live near the coast, but they are going to wait the storm out and hope it doesn't hit them.” She is really worried for them.
Another family is also concerned. The Fritz family that lives in North Carolina packed up all their things and moved to Texas. The mother of the family described her experience and it was tragic. When they first were told about the hurricane they thought they could wait it out till they heard about the reported deaths. “I have 3 children and when I heard that people were killed I told my husband and we packed up as much as we could, and we drove to Texas.”
Many families have been affected by this hurricane but there are people who can help. Adam Arrington, insurance adjuster, looks at people's houses and gives them an estimate of how much they are going to get from all the damage. The families are very grateful for his help.
Florence continues to bring devastation, but not despair. From this city and beyond, people are arriving to help the stranded. Volunteers included off-duty military.
Even though people have been hurt by Hurricane Florence, many people are here to help. Also, a helpful tip is to always have a plan for when another hurricane strikes.