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The need for international aid to be sent to the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia
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The island of St. Lucia is located near the middle of a chain of islands in the Caribbean known as the Lesser Antilles. Due to its geographic position, St. Lucia is faced with the annual threat of tropical storms, and more importantly, hurricanes. Recently, St. Lucia experienced the effects of Hurricane Tomas, a category one hurricane. The locals were taken by surprise because a Tropical Storm warning was issued by the National Emergency Management Office (N.E.M.O.) instead of a Hurricane warning. While, then, Tropical Storm Tomas was only hours away from the island, it picked up strength and was upgraded to a category one hurricane. The eye of Hurricane Tomas passed very close to the southern tip of St. Lucia, but caused extensive damage island-wide. The west coast town of Soufriere, home to the world famous Pitons (who are the Pitons? Why are they world famous? Cuz I don't know 'em), was hit the hardest. Roads leading to and within the community were washed away. The only way to get into the community was by boat. Preliminary findings after the hurricane revealed that 5 people died in a landslide. To date, the death toll holds at 14. Assessment of other areas on the island began hours after the hurricane struck. Many other communities remained completely isolated from the rest of the island. Two bridges along the highway connecting the north of the island to the city were washed away.
The Hewanorra International Airport located in the southern community of Vieux Fort sustained damage after part of the roof was blown off by strong winds. The George F.L. Charles airport in the north was also shut down. One of the major the water treatment plants on the island, the John Compton Dam, was damaged as well. This halted the supply of water to many parts of the island. Phone and power lines were also damaged during the passage of Hurricane Tomas.
On November 1st, construction workers, electricians, and communication technicians reported to work to begin the recovery effort. The first priority was to restore electricity and telephone services to the island. Radio stations also began broadcasting. Schools were declared closed until further notice.
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Ehle Feedback to RonyG Unit 4
Ronny, the first thing I would do is change your introduction. Possibly create a narrative that illustrates the destruction done by this unexpected hurricane? Then, correct what you wrote with the edits I made. Finally, create a solution. What is your point? What do you want to accomplish for the future? Should they put what money they have into stronger buildings? a better warning system...what? - Andrea
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