“People were stressed and had nobody to talk to. Most people weren't happy to be there, but some were content, like two ladies I met that made the shelter their home. They had everything (they needed there) and were enjoying their stay.”
“Those that were directly exposed to the disasters had a threat to their lives, and faced extreme losses, which led to an extremely disruptive environment as a result.”
“Stress is the number of changes endured, divided by a short period of time. This includes a change of residence, death of family, change in job, etc.”
“Many have reacted so great in the shelter. I'm amazed at the resilience of these people. They're very religious people, sincerely so, and they have what it takes ... people are out there doing things and living.”
