Hurricane Matthew's Destructive Hurricane

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Hurricane Matthew has been the most destructive hurricane, therefore being classified as a very deadly category 5 cyclone. Hurricane Matthew had been just as bad as the destruction it left behind. The Haitian government is to blame for Haiti being unprepared for the destruction of Hurricane Matthew because they did not save enough money for this specific cause, did not save enough food, and did not make enough shelters for this purpose. “Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of humanitarian assistance after Hurricane Matthew” (Fanfan 1). Many people need assistance with money; due to the fact about 80% of Haitian people live in poverty and the other 5% of people hold about 95% of wealth. The Haitian people are appealing for donations;

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