In more recent current events in our world today, the most significant topic that has been on people's minds is the natural disaster that has affected states in the North East Coast called, Hurricane Sandy! Yes, that's right, this hurricane has been in effect for about a week now. Although this hurricane is now over, the damages that it has left still remains. Here are a couple of images that Hurricane Sandy has left her mark upon.
As you can tell, the damage that this hurricane has caused affected many citizens in America, especially those who live in the New York and New Jersey area. The city of New York is known to be the city that never sleeps. However, ironically, they were forced to shut down the city for a few days making schools and subway stations cancelled for the duration of this natural disaster. This also caused an affect on the NBA as a game between two of New York's elite ball clubs, the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, were forced to postpone their season opener on Thursday, November 1. The cities of New York, Atlantic City and their Jersey Shore were submerged in water because of this hurricane. Houses are damaged and citizens are dying because of this.
Hurricane Sandy has not only affected families and citizens, but businesses as well. With the shut down of New York City due to the hurricane, many businesses have been either destroyed by the hurricane or seriously damaged. In order to recover, companies must spend a lot of money to repair these damages and compensate for the amount of money companies are losing due to all of this. It no doubt possible, but businesses and companies are going to go through a rough time for awhile before they can return to the success they all once had.
Although this hurricane has subsided, the cities that have been affect by this still have a long way to recovery. With contributions from charities and organization across the world, there's no doubt in my mind that those who were affect by Hurricane Sandy are sure to make a blissful, speedy recovery. For more extensive information on the hurricane, how bad was it, who were exactly affected by it, watch this clip below to find out.
What do you think about this issue? Will the people affected by it ever recover? Please feel free to comment on this issue and how it has affect you and ideas for a good recovery for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Until then, stay tuned shorty for another post concerning issues from around the world incorporated with the world of business as well.
Fantasic post John Carlo! Your tone on this article did not sound like a cut-throat business article, but rather a sympathetic, genuine and Christian voice and opinion one of nature's curveballs. At the same time, you definitely identified the effect this has on business. You are right - the cancellation of the much anticipated game between the Brooklyn Nets and Knicks (in a new billion-dollar facility) is just one great example of how business is affected. In regards to your question, history has shown that the residents of the greater New York area are resilient. I think the people and business will bounce back...but the road ain't ever easy.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for the images and video in case some have not seen.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your thoughts on Hurricane Sandy, it is true that the storm has caused them to stop most of the busy transportation and sports such as the NBA. Though business is in a crisis, I believe the companies are able to "bounce back" as Mr.Lamanna said. They should have business up and running in no time because they are able to afford a location in one of the most busiest place in the world. There is no doubt they will resume and will help the people affected by storms to show that they care for the people and gain good publicity.
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