Just recently, the Philippines was hit by the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record. As climate change causes increasingly chaotic weather conditions, natural disasters are becoming more common around the world. A natural disaster can range from an earthquake to a tropical storm. Whether or not natural disasters are caused indirectly by humanity, such as those caused by global warming, they have a huge impact on society. The societal impact, devastation and economic damage provide insight into how these natural disasters have changed the lives of many people. For example, in 2010, with one of the worst recorded earthquakes in its country's history, Haiti experienced a catastrophic earthquake. With a magnitude of 7.0 and 52 aftershocks, measuring 4.5 or greater, approximately three million people were affected by the earthquake. With ruins and a death toll of more than 200,000, the Haitian people faced a range of threats. In “The chasm accentuated by the earthquake that defined Haiti” by Simon Romero, the revelation of the consequences is detailed through observation. In addition to government corruption, the frequency of disease, unemployment, homelessness and gang violence increased within months of the earthquake. For example, Super Typhoon Haiyang destroyed approximately 70 to 80 percent of the structures in its path. Striking the Philippines, this tropical cyclone became one of the deadliest, leaving a trail of destruction that left many citizens desperate. With delays in food, water and medical supplies, fear has pushed many people to take drastic measures. Since the storm, people have broken into homes, shopping centers and garages, stripping shelves of food, water and other goods. So much so that Romero noted the living conditions of the middle of the paper in his article. ....recognizing that there is much that can be done to reduce the effects can lessen the impact on the region. In Spike Lee's film, it was suggested that the New Orleans disaster was preventable. Poorly designed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the levees suffered numerous failures. The government's failure to provide immediate aid in the first weeks after the storm was also frowned upon. Natural disasters constantly affect the world, causing destruction, death, violence and poverty. The response to these events drives many people to despair, inciting them to crime and hostility. Without preparation, resources would be scarce and support limited. With enormous impact on society, devastation and economic damage; working to find ways to limit the devastation caused by certain disasters, such as hurricanes, can benefit those affected.