After Harvey: Caring for the Survivors
Harvey left our city late August, but the effects of Harvey live on. Houston was hit hard, and thousands are trying to adapt to a new normal. Those of us not affected by the storm’s wrath want to help. Shelters are still in place and clean up has become a daily routine. Many Houstonians took survivors of the storm into their home, and many are considering opening their home to welcome survivors in. For the most part we want to help, a gesture that is generous and heartwarming
You Lost Your Home, but You’re Still Standing
When you move, you feel a loss with leaving your home. You take a walk around every room and remember family dinners, new babies, waking up on Saturday morning in your PJ’s and curled up on your favorite chair. None of us can imagine the horror of leaving our home unexpectedly to save our life. But that’s what happened to thousands in the recent storms that hit the Houston, Texas area. It didn’t happen without warning. Most Houstonians heard the forecast, and most prepared be
Keep Calm and Survive
My first memory of being afraid was when I was about four years old. There was a tornado passing over my town, but it wasn’t the storm that caused my fear; after all, I didn’t know what a tornado was. What frightened me was my parents’ anxiety and stress – their worried looks and tone. Their fear became my own. As Hurricane Harvey continues to dominate headlines, it’s important to gather your loved ones and buckle down the hatch. It is important to be prepared and keep calm d
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