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Dearest Nicola,
Hi, I just wanted to check on you because I seen on the world news that your side of the world has had a lot of bad storms of late. Nicola, I hope & pray that you and yours are well. When you find time please let me know that you're okay.
Sincerely
Your friend
Anthony 1-31-13
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The damage has been extensive but with well funded government departments, experienced and well resourced emergency services and our armed forces infrastructure has been replaced quickly. These things occurred on/around Australia Day (our national day) and some towns have just celebrated "Australia Day 2" as they were unable to celebrate on 26 January :) Social media also now plays a major part in saving lives as information is shared instantly via Facebook and text alert messages sent by government departments to those in effected areas.
My brother lives in one of the heavily flooded areas but built his house on a hill (he was the smart little piggy :) he is also an electrician, so his business benifits from these events... I guess thats one of the benifits of natural disasters... The work they generate. Not to mention timely reminders to us all that what we hold dear can all be taken from us in an instant, I think we come out of these events realising how lucky we really are and what truly matters. My mother is also at the Gold Coast (surfers paradise) and you may have seen some footage of ocean foam there. There was a car completely emerged in the foam & drove out, to the surprise of those nearby :)
In short... My family and friends all fared well this time. For some though it is the 2nd or 3rd event they've suffered in as many years and its the lasting psychological effects on the survivors (specifically the children) that interest & concern me.
Thank you for your concern. You're a good friend! :)