Shelter

The geographer in me is drawn to news stories about extreme weather. I'm glad that the guardian wrote a good piece on the different impact a hurricane can have depending on how wealthy you are. As hurricane Irma reaches Florida, having already caused devastation in the Caribbean, I feel very grateful for my home, shelter, and climate. I'm horrified that evacuation orders don't take into account those who can't fund fuel or alternative accommodation, and whilst it's good to hear of churches providing refuge, I can't imagine how scary it must be waiting for the storm to pass over.