The article discusses the compounded effects of repeated climate disasters, such as floods and wildfires, which devastate specific areas time and again, exacerbating mental health issues in residents. Community members express ongoing trauma from past events and new weather alerts. With climate change, these disasters no longer adhere to seasonal patterns, leading to more vulnerable homes and communities facing relentless challenges. This cycle not only affects the physical landscape but also drains the resources of local nonprofits, further highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to address the ongoing crisis.
Repeated climate disasters in the same place can destroy a community, causing mental health issues and draining resources from nonprofits attempting to provide relief.
It's been traumatic for people when it rains so heavily-it just adds to that PTSD, highlighting the ongoing psychological effects of repeated natural disasters on communities.
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