Hurricane Katrina happened August 23, 2005. This event was horrible, because so millions of families lost their homes, and some lost their lives. Hurricane Katrina was classified as one of the deadliest hurricanes. Among the ones affected children suffered a great deal. Their cognitive development suffered because it was a dramatic and sudden event. Children did not know how to act and their lively hood was threatened. Due to the sudden disaster parents did not have time to prepare and therefore children were going without food, or proper nutrition. Their biosocial development took a hit because their bodies was not receiving the proper vitamins, food, and nutrients for their brain and body development. Children had to be placed in foster homes, and group homes. This placement in other homes affected children psychosocial development. They probably felt terrified and unsafe, because they were separated from their families.
This type of disaster could be prevented by checking flood walls, and using proper equipment on the flood walls. According to www.reference.com Philippines get hit with 20 or more tropical storms during hurricane season.(www.reference.com). Hurricanes themselves can not be prevented, but proper procedures can be taken to ensure the safety of lives. Especially those of children, their dependency is on adults.
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I remember when Hurricane Katrina hit. I was teaching 4th grade in Athens, Texas when I heard the news. The local churches asked for people who were willing to take a displaced family into their home. Many of the people that had lost everything came to Texas for temporary shelter. I remember thinking about the horrible situation the families were in, but now I also realize that this event was a stressor that influenced many children's development. Even the children that continued to live with their family were faced with homelessness and devastation of property. What a difficult experience to endure at any age!
ReplyDeleteHi Waukesha,
ReplyDeleteI remember when Katrina happened that was one of the sadest thing I saw on the news it really effect me I remember my family and I sent a donation to that cause. I rejoyed reading your blog
Hello Waukesha,
ReplyDeleteI remember Hurricane Katrina all so well I live on the Gulf Coast in Gulfport Mississippi and that was a day that so terrifying and yes it was one of the worst that I have ever experienced. I remember others but Katrina was devastating it caused me to relocate to another town my house was demolished and my family was relocated all different ways from Texas to North Mississippi because the Coast was unlivable the hurricane had me relocated from home 12 months that was a tragic time in my life but thank God he kept us . Great Post !!!
Waukesha,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about Hurricane Katrina. That hurricane had children facing situations they should never have to face. Children need to be protected from having to witness this stuff. I have been lucky enough to meet some of the children and their families who was affected by Katrina and the ones I have meet remember it clearly but I can see while they are happy now and safe but the effects still linger.
Kesha,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your insights on disasters that happened here in our own country. I remember when this event happened and remembered prayer for the families affected.especially those children that were displaced from their parents. I cannot imagine having to go through this an I can only imagine what impact this currently has on these children affected.
Cassondra