Sandy was howling at my window, but nothing more
I still have power. I've been hibernating all day, eating and watching movies as I constantly check Twitter on Sandy updates. It's horrifying to see what's going on in Manhattan and to have very little happening where I am in Queens. I kept expecting our power to go out; the lights were flickering during the strong winds but nothing else happened.
I'm fortunate to be safe and happy in my little apartment. But all my thoughts go out to those who are less fortunate during this Frankenstorm. NYU hospital lost power and the backup generator failed, resulting in dozens of ambulances transferring patients to other hospitals. Lower Manhattan lost power and flooded pretty bad. The subway system has flooded and no one knows when it'll be able to open again, that's the major thing that affects me.
There were also false stories and photos that circulated the web and social media which I cannot understand. Why are some people feeding the fear of others? Many of us will believe a "breaking" news story on Twitter, like the fake story that 19 Con Edison workers were stuck in a station. During times like this, it's important that journalists practice good ethics and only report the truth. No sensationalization and no exaggerated stories.
The media has a strong impact on Americans and I know a large amount of the population is dissatisfied with the media. It's times like this that the media needs to show its true power in bringing news to the people in order to educate them. The media's role as a watchdog should also report on how the government is handling this natural disaster. Mitt Romney wants to reduce FEMA and leave it up to the states to handle aid during and after a natural disaster. I do not agree with this. In times of crisis, this nation needs to come together to help those in need.
I'm fortunate to be safe and happy in my little apartment. But all my thoughts go out to those who are less fortunate during this Frankenstorm. NYU hospital lost power and the backup generator failed, resulting in dozens of ambulances transferring patients to other hospitals. Lower Manhattan lost power and flooded pretty bad. The subway system has flooded and no one knows when it'll be able to open again, that's the major thing that affects me.
There were also false stories and photos that circulated the web and social media which I cannot understand. Why are some people feeding the fear of others? Many of us will believe a "breaking" news story on Twitter, like the fake story that 19 Con Edison workers were stuck in a station. During times like this, it's important that journalists practice good ethics and only report the truth. No sensationalization and no exaggerated stories.
The media has a strong impact on Americans and I know a large amount of the population is dissatisfied with the media. It's times like this that the media needs to show its true power in bringing news to the people in order to educate them. The media's role as a watchdog should also report on how the government is handling this natural disaster. Mitt Romney wants to reduce FEMA and leave it up to the states to handle aid during and after a natural disaster. I do not agree with this. In times of crisis, this nation needs to come together to help those in need.
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