The Cuban activist Niurka Préstamo has reached out for help on social media after losing everything during the recent floods that devastated several cities in Florida. Through her TikTok account, Préstamo shared the damage to her home.
"Look at my little house," she wrote in a video showing the water level that left her with nothing. She expressed that what hurt the most was losing a suitcase full of family photos. "I can recover material things, but not the memories," she wrote.
This situation has led Niurka to start a GoFundMe campaign, seeking financial support to rebuild her life from scratch. "This time it's me; we never know where life will place us, which is why I never tire of doing good," she said to draw attention to her plea.
The heavy rains in Florida have caused severe flooding, tornadoes, highway closures, school suspensions, and the cancellation of nearly 300 flights. "Insurance companies are going to go bankrupt after this storm... Here's a look at some of the wildest moments from today's floods!" summarized the popular Instagram account Only in Dade last Wednesday.
As of last Friday, several neighborhoods in northern Miami-Dade County remained under more than a foot of water days after the severe storms.
Details on Niurka Préstamo and Florida Flood Impact
Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about Niurka Préstamo's situation and the recent flooding in Florida.
Who is Niurka Préstamo?
Niurka Préstamo is a Cuban activist known for her advocacy and community work. She recently lost everything in the Florida floods and is seeking support through a GoFundMe campaign.
What caused the recent flooding in Florida?
The recent flooding in Florida was caused by heavy rains and severe storms, which also resulted in tornadoes, highway closures, school suspensions, and flight cancellations.
How can people help Niurka Préstamo?
People can help Niurka Préstamo by donating to her GoFundMe campaign, which she started to rebuild her life after losing everything in the floods.