A number of storms tore through the Midwest this week causing significant damage and dozens of deaths. First and foremost, I hope for the recovery of the people impacted and for the cities that have seen destruction.
One of my favorite lines from Chris Christie was in the wake of Hurricane Sandy when he said, “If you think right now that I give a damn about presidential politics then you don’t know me.”
I do not believe tragedies should be politicized, but in some cases, the policies surrounding them must be examined.
I hope that the United States government quickly provides funding for those impacted by this disaster, unlike the situation in Arkansas, which was ultimately approved. I also hope the government changes course and continues funding NOAA and storm forecasting to help mitigate injury and death during storms in the United States.
Above all else, I wish for the best possible recovery for those impacted by these tragic storms.
I invite civil, bipartisan discussion on this post.
Sources:
Chris Christie’s Sandy Problem : NPR
FEMA denies Arkansas federal aid for March tornadoes | News | fox13memphis.com
Arkansas’ request for federal disaster assistance approved after initial denial
DOGE cuts at NOAA will impact hurricane forecasting and data gathering on storms : NPR
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