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The Smoke Signal

    Horrors of Hurricane Matthew

     

    Hurricane Matthew has affected multiple lives and many US states including Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina. It has also impacted areas including Haiti and other Caribbean Nations. The winds have recorded to be 13 mph and a total of 400 people have died.

     

    According to the National Weather Service, the rapidly spreading hurricane is likely to expand to other areas including barrier islands and lower areas in the United States. On October 7, the storm expanded to Florida, causing destruction. As of 5 p.m. that day, the storm blowing at 12 mph is heading north.

     

    President Obama has urged caution not just states near the hurricane, but also to the states who are in safety. He has asked for aid and support as Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and more battle to survive.Image result for hurricane matthew in florida

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    Deven Stokes
    Deven Stokes, Editor-in-Chief
    Deven Stokes is a junior at Ripon High School. She is in her second year as an Editor and first year as an Editor-in-Chief on the Smoke Signal staff. She looks forward to her senior year in journalism and loves to write feature stories. Deven is currently a libero on the varsity volleyball team and has played piano for 11 years. She loves to bake, exercise, and go on shopping trips with her mom.

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