“The southern tip of Queens was the
worst hit part of New York. Waves tore apart boardwalks, and swept through
streets, causing floods more than five feet (1.6 metres) deep. Cars floated
onto lawns. As the waters retreated, they left behind urban sand-dunes. A fire,
started by the storm, destroyed more than 110 homes in Breezy Point. Across the
city, at least 22 people lost their lives during the night of October
29th-30th, out of at least 50 Americans known to have been killed by the storm.
At least 70 people were killed by it in the Caribbean.
Hurricane Sandy's death
toll is climbing, and millions along the East Coast are now without power.
The full extent of the
damage is not yet known. Emergencies have been declared in several states.
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Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi
are also set to perform at a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy
on Friday (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20165794).
They will be joined by other stars including Billy Joel, Sting and Christina
Aguilera on the live one-hour telethon to be broadcast on NBC and its other
cable networks including Bravo, CNBC, E!, Syfy and USA at 20:00 EST (00:00 GMT)
on Friday.
Please help the people affected by this superstorm
to rebuild their lives by giving generously!
Blessings!
Ronell x
“But
when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand
is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what
is done in secret will reward you.” {Matthew 6:3-4}
