The Destitute People of Washington State

As I live in the city of Seattle and travel throughout Washington State, I often ask myself, why is there so much poverty in this state with so many resources? Many people will blame it on drug and alcohol abuse. But what I have discovered is that Washington is a hot bed for natural disasters as well; it is not all about drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol may be some of the problem, but not the whole problem. Washington has a problem with controlling fires. So far, it has been reported that at least 500 homes have been destroyed by fires in Washington, leaving many families homeless, without food, clothing, and shelter. Many are living in cars or vans. Being driven from your home because of fire is very sad. Tornadoes are another terrifying event that happens in Washington. It is extremely horrifying when you are caught in the middle of a tornado: you are asleep one night and then suddenly your home is ripped away from its foundation. Many people have storm shelter for such disasters, only to discover that once the tornado has passed, their home was taken with it. People are suddenly left with absolutely nothing but the clothes on their bodies. Terrifying natural disasters can happen to you, can happen to me, can happen to anyone.