Stories of hope from Hurricane Dorian (ASL – 9.5.19)

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And take a look at this.

These are aerial images of the devastation Dorian left behind in the Abaco islands in the Bahamas.

This area endured winds of more than 185 mph.

It is believed that more than 13,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed and it is feared that the death toll will rise significantly.

Right now seven people are confirmed dead including an eight-year-old boy and dozens of others are injured.

Much of the Bahamas remains underwater and boats and jet skis are the only way to reach the affected areas.

Despite the devastation associated with hurricane Dorian, we have a couple of stories that demonstrate hope, courage and kindness in the midst of the storm.

Like this one.

Nearly 100 dogs in the Bahamas have a roof over their head thanks to a kindhearted woman named Chella Phillips.

She is sheltering ninety-seven dogs inside her Nassau, Bahamas home.

She was a shelter called Voiceless Dogs which lost power and flooded due to the hurricane.

Phillips claims all the dog stayed relatively calm during the storm and are doing well.

She says she will look to get those dogs permanent homes once the island recovers from Dorian.

And this little guy is looking for a home too.

Deputies in Orange County, Florida found this puppy in a vehicle that had been abandoned and was partially flooded.

They named the puppy Dorian.

Even though she was wet and scared, Dorian is in good health.

She’s been turned over to the county’s animal services to find her new forever home.

And apparently hurricane Dorian is responsible for a number of births in Florida.

Orange Park Medical Center near Jacksonville reported six births as Dorian passed through the area, three on Tuesday and three on Wednesday.

The hospital released a statement saying hurricanes cause low barometric pressure which can bring on labor.

The hospital also says anytime there’s a hurricane in the area, it makes sure their team is ready for an influx of patients.

Staff gave each baby hurricane-themed onesie to mark their arrival.

Some read “Category 5 cutie” and “I was in the hurricane evacuation plan.”

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