Hurricanes are huge destructive storms that has wind speeds over 160 miles and rains over 2.4 trillion gallons of water. They form over warm bodies of waters that turns into a tropical depression. When the winds get strong enough, it is deemed a hurricane. They draw heat from the humid waters. The eye is the most dangerous part of a hurricane. It is about 20-30 miles wide and is strangely calm. People often think the hurricane is over and go back to daily life but soon the storm will come back, stronger than ever and createing an even bigger danger to you and your belongings. A hurricane can cause flooding, loss of homes, food, and water supplies. They also can cause debris everywhere and loss of electricity.
In 2016, Hurricane Matthew was one of the most destructive hurricane that hit Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. It is a Cateogory 5 hurricane, the highest cateogory in the hurricane grading system. Even being prepared, like stocking up on food and water, setting up temporary shelters, and organizing evacutations, Haitians people could not encounter the trouble the hurricane created.
Many foundations are helping with the aftermath of hurricanes including the most present, Hurricane Matthew. The American Red Cross, Salvation Army, World Vision, UNICEF, and many other are building shelters, donating food, caring for children, and help with clean water supplies.
