Yellowstone's historic floods in 2022 exacerbated an affordable housing crisis

So I came across this wild article about how the historic floods in Yellowstone National Park are actually worsening a major affordable housing crisis. Can you believe it? Talk about an unexpected aftermath.

Basically, the floods caused widespread damage in the surrounding towns, forcing many residents out of their homes and making it nearly impossible for them to find new ones. To make matters worse, the influx of tourists has driven up housing costs even more. It’s a really sad situation.

From what I know, housing insecurity has always been a big issue in rural areas, and this article just highlights how much a natural disaster can exacerbate the problem. It really makes you think about how vulnerable so many people are to these kinds of events.

But on a lighter note, it also reminded me of that scene from “The Office” where Dwight floods the office and Jim says, “How can we blame this on the new guy?“. Classic.

All in all, this article is a good reminder that we need to think about the long-term effects of natural disasters beyond just the initial damage they cause. It’s important to work towards sustainable solutions that prioritize the needs of all communities.