This hurricane is going to affect the physical health of the residents in several ways. Perhaps the most notable being possible death and other serious injuries. As the storm carves through the South East, flying debris and flooding become health hazards. Additionally, due to the lack of clean water and proper sanitation during a hurricane, illness are more likely to spread. Likewise, there are going to be …show more content…
Some of the people affected by the storm have been separated from loved ones. In addition to have been separated, family and friends have have no way to reach each other, with all communication on Barbuda lost. The National Office of Disaster Services said “We are presently trying to reestablish communication with Barbuda to get a clearer picture of the situation there. The last communication with Barbuda was about 12:30 a.m. Before communication was lost we got reports of several buildings having damaged roofs, including the Police Station,” Lastly, the loss of belongings could take a toll on the social health of people. Victims could lost their homes, cars, valuables, causing thousands of dollars in