Thursday, September 13, 2018
On Tuesday, we marked the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, which killed nearly 3000 Americans. Next week, we mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, which killed nearly as many people in Puerto Rico.
Each of these events was a tragedy in its own right. They included massive death, destruction, and disruption of every day life. The communities that weathered these events will never be the same.
Today, nearly a million people are fleeing in advance of the powerful Hurricane Florence, expected to hit the Carolinas with a force not previously seen. Hopefully, lessons learned from last year will result in fewer injuries and less loss of life–even if there is massive destruction of property.