Disaster Reflection

How does the devastation brought from Typhoon Haiyan make you feel?

The devastation brought from Typhoon Haiyan has made me feel very sad for the population that has been affected and those affected severely, especially Tacloban City which looks as if it were washed away by a tsunami. It is also very depressing how the majority of families have lost family members during the disaster, and how Tacloban City is filled with debris and dead bodies. It's also very shocking after watching youtube videos about the typhoon, or watching the news because Tacloban City literally looks like a tsunami has passed or a tornado has happened. However, it has made me feel lucky that Manila and most of Luzon has been spared from the disaster. Not only this, but I am very thankful that my family and I have a safe home to stay in during disasters like this. 

How should people prepare for and respond to disasters like Typhoon Haiyan?

To prepare for disasters like this typhoon, the population living in the areas should be warned, and evacuations should take place more efficiently. Areas that that are predicted to be severely affected should make it mandatory that they evacuate before the disaster occurs. To respond to disaster like Typhoon Haiyan, those who are able to help should help in anyway they can, by donating canned goods, or clothes or money to appropriate disaster funds.