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Editorial: Flood of support showing
Op-Ed · July 04, 2014
No doubt flooding into homes and businesses and public buildings causes a great deal of stress, frustration and uncertainty.
But we would like to take a quick moment to report that we saw very little of that on display when powerful storms rolled through West Branch on Monday, flooding low-lying neighborhoods and the downtown.
Good humor, cooperation and sacrifice permeated the streets as neighbors helped neighbors carry out furniture, sweep out water and debris, and begin the first steps toward recovery.
We heard a rumor that a particular business owner got text messages from customers wondering when he will reopen. That kind of message could be taken with bitterness and anger, as if the customers are indifferent to his circumstances, or with encouragement and hope, that customers can’t wait to see him reopen, that they plan to return again, that they are happy to support this local proprietor and see him rebound after tragedy.
We think the latter response fits better with the caring response we saw in the many people who jumped in to help when they could and where they could, giving time, energy and resources toward the cause.
It seems more worthwhile, and more valuable, for those most impacted by the storm and flooding to see and experience this kind of support than even a check from an insurance agent to pay for the damages.
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