After a Hurricane

Many of you have been visiting Hurricane Tracking Sites to watch the progress of Hurricane Ike. Once a storm like Ike hits, it is hard to find words to adequately describe the aftermath. Living in the Florida Keys I have had to deal with the effects of hurricanes several times. There is no electricity. There is often no water. Everywhere you look there is damage. It is not unusual to have fires and floods during and after the storm. The worst devastation I have personally witnessed was after hurricane Andrew in Miami and Homestead, Florida. It is hard to believe what these storms can do. Here are some pictures of the damage caused by Hurricane Ike.

We want to encourage you to make sure you are prepared if a hurricane is tracking towards you. There are articles on hurricane preparedness on our Hurricane Information page. If your local EMS tells you to evacuate, you need to evacuate. If you live in an area where hurricanes are possible, stay current with what tropics are up to by stayng connected to Hurricane Tracking Sites. We are providing for you all of the best sites for hurricane tracking online. In the words of Sir Francis Bacon, “Knowledge is power”. Stay informed, stay safe, and pray for the people in Texas, Louisiana, Cuba and throughout the Caribbean.