Nor-Easter-Day 3-Elena

Dear Katrina



The storm has finally ended. The impact of this Nor-Easter is insane! So many homes are lost. Every ones power was out for 2 days. Me and my family have been very safe and cautious with all the procedures,w have every supply needed that was listed. Fortunately, no one is hurt from all the fallen trees and power lines. Or any illnesses such as hypothermia or frostbite. My family is very safe with that. I haven't talked to my friends in a while due to the roads being icy and the state of emergency. Thankfully the snow has officially stopped but we have along way to go. i was listening to the weather on the TV and they said that it could take months for all this snow to melt. That's along time! But I dug through new paper, magazines and listened to the radio and TV. Here is what i found.

Apparently the environment was damaged too. I didn't think about that. But there was a lot of car accidents from trees fallen, icy roads, and debris flying around from the fierce winds. There was a lot of closed highways and roads. People's houses have been destroyed from power lines falling over and trees as well. Some houses even got hit by ice. The ice broke windows on the houses and cars. Not only did the windows get damaged but so did roofs, and porches. A lot of people are stuck in their homes because the snow is blocking the doors. People are suffering from cabin fever. Cabin fever is when you are going crazy because you are in your house for too long. Most animals have died too. Many have just died because of hypothermia or frostbite. The animals that live here in Delaware aren't used to this kind of weather. And just imagine the animals that live in ponds. They are probably dead because the ponds are too frozen to swim in. Lastly, is the farmers can't grow any crops, the fields are covered in heavy snow!

Next is the economic impact. Most people spent a lot of money because of all the damages the snow is causing. The cost of fuel is higher due to the isolation, people are using their houses more and the extreme cold, its making the houses REALLY cold. Many people have gotten into car accidents, and that will catch up to you! With all the bills you have to pay. One for the hospital bill for all the injuries, hypothermia and frostbite. A bill for your car damages to be repaired. And that can cost a lot even for a bumper to be repaired! Lastly is the house damage if you have any broken window, leaks, of damaged roofs. For farmers this could be tough too. No crops are being sold because the fields are covered in snow. None of the animals can produce anything because they aren't getting the proper food. Some livestock is even killed! Barns, stables, and equipment is destroyed as well. Lastly is the effect on payroll. If you can't get to your job you aren't getting paid, that makes it tougher for the paying of all the bills. And some communities are paying for snow plows to plow the roads. A snow storm is SO expensive!

Lastly is the human impact. There as been a totally of 7 deaths for this storm. people's power has been cut off. And everyone is in isolation in their homes. People are pouring into the hospital like crazy! So many accidents have been reported for the icy roads. People need to be more careful! the snow is precipitation so the oceans are given more water. People that live on the beaches, their houses are being flooded from the oceans. There has been deaths from illness, avalanches, trees, and extreme cold. Not that much human impact because people are being smart and staying inside their homes. That's what me and my family did!

Well that's all their is to know about this storm. Not much going on with our family. We are all safe and there is nothing to worry about. Hope you enjoy the upcoming summer and stay safe.

love you lots,
Elena