Lessons Learned & The Positives Derived by Hurricane Sandy

While Hurricane Sandy has caused severe havoc on the Northeastern United States and resulted in the loss of lives, she also will produce many positives as well.  With every negative situation, I try to find the positives in order to move forward.  Even though some initial reports have estimated more than 50 billion dollars in damage, it will result in rebuilding and provide many types of jobs as well.

For the loss of lives, we send our deepest condolences and prayers to all of those families.  With God Speed we hope you find the peace needed in order to move forward.

While Caribbean Nations, Floridians, and the Southern United States are well accustomed to hurricanes and the potential hazards they inflict, many northern states appear ill prepared for such natural disaster.  Although there were many variables that caused this storm to be catastrophic, when provided with all of the materials from early detection technology, the loss of lives should be prevented.  Even though Hurricane Sandy was only a Category 1 storm, with all of the other known details provided by the National Weather Service, she was no beast to recon with.  Taken from this storm, can be the lessons learned by listening to the warnings.  I also would claim that an increase in building codes is likely needed in order to be able to sustain such storm.  Since it is known that the most damaging aspect of a storm is the storm surge, the structures along the coast should be elevated, and built to withstand the sustained winds.

Having been called the “Frankenstorm”, for its arrival so close to Halloween and extremely late in the hurricane season, it has caused a huge nightmare for millions of people near and afar, but will have positive outcomes.  In order to generate power a combination of negative and positives are needed.  Although it is not always easy to extract the positive in a negative situation, they do exist.  Having a positive outlook on the situation will lead to a generation of growth.  With the storm having caused such devastation, all industries will be affected by the storm and its aftermath.  Plumbers, electricians, home builders, truck drivers, furniture stores, department stores, etc, etc, etc all will see an increase in business and provide jobs that may have otherwise been not available.  As those areas affected by the storm are cleaned up and rebuilt, many jobs will be needed and will put people back to work.

As I have experienced the tragedies and worked with the victims caused by hurricanes and natural disasters numerous times, I know first hand what those affected are experiencing.  Often times after the storm people will realize the storm brought neighbors closer together, bridged the gap with seniors and youth, and opened the heart of those around them to lend a helping hand to each other.  With the inability to rely solely on government entities, FEMA, and assistance organizations, I have found that natural disaster like this do bring many positives along with the negatives, so I would urge those affected and nearby to lend a helping hand to each other, keep a positive outlook on the situation, and remain strong through this tough time.  Better things are yet to come, and many lessons will be taken from Hurricane Sandy.  God Bless.