I just want to take the time to say my heart is going out to all the victims that are suffering from the devastating tornadoes that have been hitting parts of our country. I’ve been reading that this could be a record breaking year for the amount of tornadoes we have had and the amount of deaths resulting from it. It is just heartbreaking to see entire communities being demolished by the natural disasters. I only hope that they can recover from the loss and rebuild stronger then before. My thoughts are with them. I also have to commend the American Red Cross and all the other relief programs such as CJ’s Bus that have volunteered their time and resources to helping the victims out. It is truly a great thing that they do and for those looking to dedicate their time or donate money, I would definitely look into either one of these organizations. I have a special feeling for the work that CJ’s Bus is doing for the children. This was started by a mother who lost her son and other family members during a 2005 tornado and is now turning her grief into something positive and life changing. It was no surprise that Oprah’s Big Give gave $12,500 to this cause. It is well deserved and very needed.
I’ve noticed over the newspaper articles and news broadcasts that I’ve looked into, they all seem to be really pushing for people in severe weather areas to purchase a NOAA Weather Radio. This device has been reported as being helpful in saving lives during a tornado or other sever weather disaster. Most deaths from tornadoes occur at night because people are sleeping instead of paying attention to the weather. The weather radio is to alert or call you at night when there is a warning in your direct area. Not only does this radio alert you of severe weather but it can also be programmed to alert you about other things such as amber alerts, national security issues, safety alerts and much more. If you live in a hot zone for extreme weather and if it can help save your life – I say it’s worth going out and purchasing NOAA as soon as possible. I would also recommend looking into the American Red Cross for information on what to do in case of a tornado or other disaster. It always best to be educated before that warning or alert comes your way.
