As the storm was downgraded today, Virginia residents began to survey the damage of their neighborhoods. However, thousands are unable to return home because their communities have suffered some level of damage. Here, at the Norfolk County Lyon Hill High School, families are coming together. More supplies arrived this morning, including snacks, water, mops, toiletries and stuffed animals for children.
The Smith family has seen the flooding on television and are worried about their own home near the coast. “My daughter, wife and I left our home yesterday. Staying at the shelter is kind of like camping,” stated Mr. Smith of the Red Cross shelter. As more supplies arrived, residents seemed relieved and grateful. “We are worried about our home and stuff but it is nice to not to have to worry about where our next meal will come from,” Mr. Smith continued.
Volunteers were on hand to unload the additional supplies that were shipped from Tennessee. They drove through the night to ensure the extra food and blankets arrived by morning.
Amber Beck
