Great story of how a natural disaster affects local communities, we have a similar event here where I live. We call them bush fires they rage through and destroy everything in its path.
Mostly though the trees and plants grow back and the homes are rebuilt. Things look like it never happened.
I came across your account because I noticed your fantastic power ups recently and stuck around to enjoy your writing. I run a hive witness here in Adelaide and would love to get a vote from you if you can spare one.