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Hurricane Irma: a million homes lose power as storm makes landfall in Florida – live Hurricane Irma: a million homes lose power as storm makes landfall in Florida – live
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In south-eastern Miami, a storm surge has pushed waves two to three inches deep into city blocks. The NWS predicts 2-4in of rain per hour, flash floods, and life-threatening wind to continue for hours yet.
This is Brickell in downtown Miami. Totally underwater. #HurrcaneIrma @wsvn w pic.twitter.com/Fc0GsBP1T5
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In Naples, on Florida’s west coast, Ed Pilkington is reporting from the path of the storm as it churns north. Irma is pulling out the sea around Tampa, St Petersburg and Naples – the eerie withdrawal before the surges – and its gusts are already ripping apart buildings, signs, poles, and trees.
Last night I made the two-hour dash across the state, which has to rank as one of the weirdest drives of my life – a bullet straight road cutting across the Everglades, dodging palm tree fronds scattered across the road, startling black vultures into the air, and passing only a couple of vehicles the entire 120-mile journey.
We had been preparing to wake up to an intense storm here in Naples, a city of about 20,000 people in a wider metropolitan area of more than 300,000. But we woke up to a strange calm – if driving rain and trees shaking in the wind can be described as calm – explained by the fact that Irma has slowed in its northerly track to just 8mph and is now not expected to hit this area hard until this evening.
An hour ago when I drove out in Naples Florence this was a functioning billboard. When I returned it was this pic.twitter.com/cL6omDPVOv
Police vehicles that had been ordered off the road last night are now back patrolling the streets, and several civilian pickup trucks are also driving around, giving the city the sense of normality. But that shouldn’t lead to a false sense of security.
When the hurricane does strike here it is anticipated to do so with up to 100-mph winds and with the capacity to cause a storm surge of up to 15ft – enough to flood the entire coastal zone of Naples and to bring the sea lapping around the evacuated hotel where I’m hunkered down. I for one have no intention of falling for it.
Winds up, trees down in Naples, Florida. Eye of Irma now expected to hit us around 3.30pm pic.twitter.com/dEJqt5J1hc
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Tampa mayor: 'we are ground zero'Tampa mayor: 'we are ground zero'
Tampa’s mayor, Bob Buckhorn, has delivered a stark warning online for everyone in one of Florida’s most densely populated regions. Buckhorn has announced a 6pm mandatory curfew.Tampa’s mayor, Bob Buckhorn, has delivered a stark warning online for everyone in one of Florida’s most densely populated regions. Buckhorn has announced a 6pm mandatory curfew.
“We know we are ground zero for this storm. We have avoided it for 90 winds but our time has come to be ready,” he wrote on Twitter. “We are about to get punched in the face by this storm.”“We know we are ground zero for this storm. We have avoided it for 90 winds but our time has come to be ready,” he wrote on Twitter. “We are about to get punched in the face by this storm.”
Buckhorn explained that as the storm truly grips south Florida, authorities will be paralyzed to help. “If you are out on the streets after 6pm we will direct you to get inside. We are taking this curfew very seriously,” he wrote. “We will not be able to come help you if the winds are sustained at 40mph or greater. We cannot put our first responders at risk.”Buckhorn explained that as the storm truly grips south Florida, authorities will be paralyzed to help. “If you are out on the streets after 6pm we will direct you to get inside. We are taking this curfew very seriously,” he wrote. “We will not be able to come help you if the winds are sustained at 40mph or greater. We cannot put our first responders at risk.”
These are the final hours to act, he added: “We could potentially take a direct hit in the Tampa Area. Take the time now to secure objects in your yard so they don’t become projectiles. The curfew will help us do our jobs to get in and clean up the debris. And @TampaElectric needs to get in to restore power.”These are the final hours to act, he added: “We could potentially take a direct hit in the Tampa Area. Take the time now to secure objects in your yard so they don’t become projectiles. The curfew will help us do our jobs to get in and clean up the debris. And @TampaElectric needs to get in to restore power.”
We are going to have a lot of friends and neighbors who need our help, let’s look out for each other and we will get through this.”We are going to have a lot of friends and neighbors who need our help, let’s look out for each other and we will get through this.”
11:04 AM: Eye of #Irma heading towards the SW #Florida coast. Everyone needs to remain sheltered in place. pic.twitter.com/S0t7vQdxXX11:04 AM: Eye of #Irma heading towards the SW #Florida coast. Everyone needs to remain sheltered in place. pic.twitter.com/S0t7vQdxXX
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In eerie, parallel scenes at Tampa Bay, Fort Myers, and Key Largo, Irma’s extraordinary power is sucking back the ocean itself before storm surges crash the waves over land again.In eerie, parallel scenes at Tampa Bay, Fort Myers, and Key Largo, Irma’s extraordinary power is sucking back the ocean itself before storm surges crash the waves over land again.
On the Keys, video shows soggy, desolate expanses that only hours ago were beneath docks and boats, and that may yet flood with almost no warning.On the Keys, video shows soggy, desolate expanses that only hours ago were beneath docks and boats, and that may yet flood with almost no warning.
#Tampa Bay is being pushed out right now, as soon as those winds change that water is going to surge back in! #Irma pic.twitter.com/k7piE301mX#Tampa Bay is being pushed out right now, as soon as those winds change that water is going to surge back in! #Irma pic.twitter.com/k7piE301mX
Wow! Fort Myers beach almost looks drained...water going out due to strong offshore winds #TrackingIrma pic.twitter.com/ZF9yfybP9hWow! Fort Myers beach almost looks drained...water going out due to strong offshore winds #TrackingIrma pic.twitter.com/ZF9yfybP9h
Eerie scene in Key Largo, Florida as ocean recedes amid Hurricane #Irma, leaving boat sitting on dry land https://t.co/5Kz3EN1ESV pic.twitter.com/Gkmp3mad09Eerie scene in Key Largo, Florida as ocean recedes amid Hurricane #Irma, leaving boat sitting on dry land https://t.co/5Kz3EN1ESV pic.twitter.com/Gkmp3mad09
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Richard Luscombe is reporting from Miami, which along with other sections of south-east Florida had an anxious night of whistling gusts and tornado warnings.Richard Luscombe is reporting from Miami, which along with other sections of south-east Florida had an anxious night of whistling gusts and tornado warnings.
It was a rough night in Miami and other areas of South Florida, where there was little sleep for those of us listening to hurricane-force gusts howling behind storm shutters and the roar of the wind complementing the crashing thunderstorms and lightning.It was a rough night in Miami and other areas of South Florida, where there was little sleep for those of us listening to hurricane-force gusts howling behind storm shutters and the roar of the wind complementing the crashing thunderstorms and lightning.
Even if you did manage to nod off, you were quickly awakened by the terrifying high-pitched alarm of your mobile phone, transmitting yet another urgent tornado warning from the National Weather Service urging residents to seek shelter in an interior room immediately.Even if you did manage to nod off, you were quickly awakened by the terrifying high-pitched alarm of your mobile phone, transmitting yet another urgent tornado warning from the National Weather Service urging residents to seek shelter in an interior room immediately.
Such warnings came several times during the night, and it was a challenge rousing our sleepy eight- and 10-year-old sons and marshalling them to immediate safety into a tiny, claustrophobic closet while avoiding filling them with panic. Each warning was in effect for 15 minutes or so before the threat was deemed to have passed, but more than once a warning was superseded by another.Such warnings came several times during the night, and it was a challenge rousing our sleepy eight- and 10-year-old sons and marshalling them to immediate safety into a tiny, claustrophobic closet while avoiding filling them with panic. Each warning was in effect for 15 minutes or so before the threat was deemed to have passed, but more than once a warning was superseded by another.
The danger of tornadoes comes from Irma’s feeder bands of storms, which have been swirling over our part of the state since the eye of the hurricane edged away from the coast of Cuba on Saturday. The threat will exist for several hours yet, into Sunday night.The danger of tornadoes comes from Irma’s feeder bands of storms, which have been swirling over our part of the state since the eye of the hurricane edged away from the coast of Cuba on Saturday. The threat will exist for several hours yet, into Sunday night.
We’ve been through this routine before, notably during Hurricane Wilma in 2005 that scored a direct hit on our part of the Sunshine State and killed 65 people. But we didn’t have kids to worry about back then. We’ve been through this routine before, notably during Hurricane Wilma in 2005 that scored a direct hit on our part of the Sunshine State and killed 61 people. But we didn’t have kids to worry about back then.
Storm surge flooding of 1-2 ft along the #Miami River just west of downtown. #HuricaneIrma #Irma #Flwx #Irma2017 pic.twitter.com/6UFyVrl000Storm surge flooding of 1-2 ft along the #Miami River just west of downtown. #HuricaneIrma #Irma #Flwx #Irma2017 pic.twitter.com/6UFyVrl000
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A construction crane has collapsed on a building in downtown Miami, just visible in this video captured by a NWS employee and posted to Twitter.A construction crane has collapsed on a building in downtown Miami, just visible in this video captured by a NWS employee and posted to Twitter.
There are about two dozen other cranes around the city, designed along with most of its buildings to survive the 130-150mph winds of a strong category four storm, But city officials still urged people who live near the cranes to get away from them to other shelters before the storm.There are about two dozen other cranes around the city, designed along with most of its buildings to survive the 130-150mph winds of a strong category four storm, But city officials still urged people who live near the cranes to get away from them to other shelters before the storm.
A huge crane just collapsed on top of building in down town Miami #irma pic.twitter.com/beCQpfWeIBA huge crane just collapsed on top of building in down town Miami #irma pic.twitter.com/beCQpfWeIB
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Conditions in Miami are becoming increasingly dangerous, with sustained winds growing as the storm moves north. Miami-Dade official Esteban Bovo says half the county has lost power now.Conditions in Miami are becoming increasingly dangerous, with sustained winds growing as the storm moves north. Miami-Dade official Esteban Bovo says half the county has lost power now.
It’s worse on the Keys, even though Irma’s eye has crossed over them. Winds are still gusting around 70-90mph, according to the National Weather Service. Photos tweeted by state representative Kionne McGhee shows cars submerged and murky floodwaters rising to a building’s steps. McGhee wrote that the photos are from someone at the Marathon High School, one of the island’s “last resort” shelters.It’s worse on the Keys, even though Irma’s eye has crossed over them. Winds are still gusting around 70-90mph, according to the National Weather Service. Photos tweeted by state representative Kionne McGhee shows cars submerged and murky floodwaters rising to a building’s steps. McGhee wrote that the photos are from someone at the Marathon High School, one of the island’s “last resort” shelters.
A handful of reporters are still out in Miami, despite warnings to get inside.A handful of reporters are still out in Miami, despite warnings to get inside.
These winds are punishing and water is rising. The view in Brickell. #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/c0OKy5D9gRThese winds are punishing and water is rising. The view in Brickell. #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/c0OKy5D9gR
About 20 minutes ago, the south end of Biscayne Boulevard was a violent swirl of wind and rain. Near Intercontinental. #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/t8DxryshWgAbout 20 minutes ago, the south end of Biscayne Boulevard was a violent swirl of wind and rain. Near Intercontinental. #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/t8DxryshWg
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As Irma bears down on the Florida Keys – waters are now three feet above normal at Key West, according to the NWS – survivors on the British Virgin Islands, the southern Bahamas and northern Cuba are only just beginning to reckon with the scale of the storm’s destruction.As Irma bears down on the Florida Keys – waters are now three feet above normal at Key West, according to the NWS – survivors on the British Virgin Islands, the southern Bahamas and northern Cuba are only just beginning to reckon with the scale of the storm’s destruction.
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Irma so far and what's nextIrma so far and what's next
Hurricane Irma made landfall at Cudjoe Key at 9.10am, with sustained winds of 130mph, the second category four hurricane to strike the mainland United States in two weeks. Stations on the Keys reported sustained winds of 70mph and gusts of up to 106mph, and storm surges pushed the ocean up over roads and into cities.Hurricane Irma made landfall at Cudjoe Key at 9.10am, with sustained winds of 130mph, the second category four hurricane to strike the mainland United States in two weeks. Stations on the Keys reported sustained winds of 70mph and gusts of up to 106mph, and storm surges pushed the ocean up over roads and into cities.
Tornadoes swept across swaths of south-eastern Florida, and at 9.49am the Miami airport reported a gust of 82mph. In the city, the winds have bowelled over trees and toppled street signs, and churning waves began to splash over barriers at coastal and intracoastal areas.Tornadoes swept across swaths of south-eastern Florida, and at 9.49am the Miami airport reported a gust of 82mph. In the city, the winds have bowelled over trees and toppled street signs, and churning waves began to splash over barriers at coastal and intracoastal areas.
More than a million people have already lost power, and more than 70,000 are in shelters away from the coasts. About 6.5 million people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas all around the state, roughly a third of the state’s entire population.More than a million people have already lost power, and more than 70,000 are in shelters away from the coasts. About 6.5 million people were ordered to evacuate coastal areas all around the state, roughly a third of the state’s entire population.
Governor Rick Scott warned that south Florida could see 18in of rain and storm surges of 15ft above ground level in south-western stretches – breathtakingly fast waves, twice as tall as a person, that could consume homes before sweeping out again. Three to five feet of storm surge, the expected level in some south-eastern counties, can float cars away and seriously injure people.Governor Rick Scott warned that south Florida could see 18in of rain and storm surges of 15ft above ground level in south-western stretches – breathtakingly fast waves, twice as tall as a person, that could consume homes before sweeping out again. Three to five feet of storm surge, the expected level in some south-eastern counties, can float cars away and seriously injure people.
Irma is expected to make a second landfall, this time on the mainland near Fort Myers, on Sunday evening. Meteorologists forecast a slight change in the storm’s path, saying that the city of St Petersburg is now more likely to suffer a direct hit than nearby Tampa.Irma is expected to make a second landfall, this time on the mainland near Fort Myers, on Sunday evening. Meteorologists forecast a slight change in the storm’s path, saying that the city of St Petersburg is now more likely to suffer a direct hit than nearby Tampa.
At least 25 confirmed dead around the Caribbean, including 11 on French St Martin, the US and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dutch St Maarten, Barbuda, and Anguilla.At least 25 confirmed dead around the Caribbean, including 11 on French St Martin, the US and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dutch St Maarten, Barbuda, and Anguilla.
The storm levelled whole towns in its path, hurtling trees and debris like missiles and crashing huge waves far above ground level. Survivors and relief workers who stepped out into towns of northern Cuba, the British Virgin Islands, Barbuda and other islands found whole homes and businesses looking bombed out, the wind and water gutting them out.The storm levelled whole towns in its path, hurtling trees and debris like missiles and crashing huge waves far above ground level. Survivors and relief workers who stepped out into towns of northern Cuba, the British Virgin Islands, Barbuda and other islands found whole homes and businesses looking bombed out, the wind and water gutting them out.
Hurricane Jose, also a category four storm, has shifted northward, creating hope in the eastern Caribbean that survivors might be spared a second hurricane in five days.Hurricane Jose, also a category four storm, has shifted northward, creating hope in the eastern Caribbean that survivors might be spared a second hurricane in five days.
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The Miami Herald has spoken with Larry Kahn, an editor for FLKeysNews.com, who is at one of the “last resort” shelters, Marathon High School, on the central island city of Marathon.The Miami Herald has spoken with Larry Kahn, an editor for FLKeysNews.com, who is at one of the “last resort” shelters, Marathon High School, on the central island city of Marathon.
About 50 people are at the school, which has lost power and running water, Kahn said, and the ocean is surging everywhere.About 50 people are at the school, which has lost power and running water, Kahn said, and the ocean is surging everywhere.
“Everything is underwater. I mean everything,” Kahn said. A sheriff’s deputy told the editor “everyone could be in this building for days,” Kahn said.“Everything is underwater. I mean everything,” Kahn said. A sheriff’s deputy told the editor “everyone could be in this building for days,” Kahn said.
“Everyone here seems to be just walking around in a fog.”“Everyone here seems to be just walking around in a fog.”
You can read the full story here.You can read the full story here.
The National Weather Service has just reported that the storm is moving away from the lower Keys now, toward the mainland.The National Weather Service has just reported that the storm is moving away from the lower Keys now, toward the mainland.
92 mph (80 knot) wind gust measured by the c-man station on Molasses Reef Light at 9:00 AM EDT.92 mph (80 knot) wind gust measured by the c-man station on Molasses Reef Light at 9:00 AM EDT.
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Florida Power & Light has announced that more than one million homes have lost power across south Florida, as the winds are picking up on the mainland.Florida Power & Light has announced that more than one million homes have lost power across south Florida, as the winds are picking up on the mainland.
The Miami International airport just reported a 82mph gust: the sustained winds are not yet as intense as on the Keys, but causing dangerous conditions across the state. Palm Beach County has been sending tornado warnings throughout the night, including a new one a few moments ago.The Miami International airport just reported a 82mph gust: the sustained winds are not yet as intense as on the Keys, but causing dangerous conditions across the state. Palm Beach County has been sending tornado warnings throughout the night, including a new one a few moments ago.
Tornado warning for Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and North Palm Beach. Storm is moving NW at 65mph pic.twitter.com/pCiCfhH5aJTornado warning for Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and North Palm Beach. Storm is moving NW at 65mph pic.twitter.com/pCiCfhH5aJ
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Irma makes landfallIrma makes landfall
The storm has made landfall at Cudjoe Key, toward the bottom of the archipelago and about 20 miles east of Key West, at 9.10am, according to the National Weather Service.The storm has made landfall at Cudjoe Key, toward the bottom of the archipelago and about 20 miles east of Key West, at 9.10am, according to the National Weather Service.
For hours, waters have been rushing up overland on the islands and then sweeping out again. Many roads are completely impassable, and the worst surges have yet to come in the wake of the winds.For hours, waters have been rushing up overland on the islands and then sweeping out again. Many roads are completely impassable, and the worst surges have yet to come in the wake of the winds.
In Miami, the winds are picking up and downing trees, street signs and power lines.In Miami, the winds are picking up and downing trees, street signs and power lines.
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Irma's eye reaches the KeysIrma's eye reaches the Keys
The lower islands of the Florida Keys are now inside the center of the storm, the National Hurricane Center reports. The storm had sustained winds of 130mph at 9am local time.The lower islands of the Florida Keys are now inside the center of the storm, the National Hurricane Center reports. The storm had sustained winds of 130mph at 9am local time.
Shortly before the hour, the National Weather Service station on Key West reported sustained winds of 71mph and gusts up to 90mph. Shortly afterward, the station reported a wind gust of 106mph on Big Pine Key.Shortly before the hour, the National Weather Service station on Key West reported sustained winds of 71mph and gusts up to 90mph. Shortly afterward, the station reported a wind gust of 106mph on Big Pine Key.
Big Pine Key, Summerland Key and Cudjoe Key in the eye of Hurricane #Irma. Do not venture outside https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb @NWS @NOAA pic.twitter.com/0qlPQqG7ZiBig Pine Key, Summerland Key and Cudjoe Key in the eye of Hurricane #Irma. Do not venture outside https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb @NWS @NOAA pic.twitter.com/0qlPQqG7Zi
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Donald Trump has approved disaster relief funds for Puerto Rico, the US territory that suffered a brush with hurricane Irma only a few days ago.Donald Trump has approved disaster relief funds for Puerto Rico, the US territory that suffered a brush with hurricane Irma only a few days ago.
High winds there toppled trees and power lines, and tens of thousands of people lost power and access to safe water. The president’s disaster declaration makes funding available to people in Culebra, Vieques, and local government and NGO programs.High winds there toppled trees and power lines, and tens of thousands of people lost power and access to safe water. The president’s disaster declaration makes funding available to people in Culebra, Vieques, and local government and NGO programs.
“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover,” the White House statement reads.“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover,” the White House statement reads.
In Miami-Dade County up through Palm Beach County, on Florida’s east coast, there are intermittent gusts of 80mph wind, as well as streaky periods of intense rain, growing more common.In Miami-Dade County up through Palm Beach County, on Florida’s east coast, there are intermittent gusts of 80mph wind, as well as streaky periods of intense rain, growing more common.
On the Florida Keys, the storm is pushing the ocean over roads.On the Florida Keys, the storm is pushing the ocean over roads.
8:39am North bound lane of US 1 is impassible. South bound lane remains relatively clear. #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/yih5hvS2RJ8:39am North bound lane of US 1 is impassible. South bound lane remains relatively clear. #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/yih5hvS2RJ
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Welcome to our ongoing live coverage of Hurricane Irma, the eye of which this morning made landfall over the Florida Keys after wreaking havoc and causing more than 20 deaths in its drive across the Caribbean.Welcome to our ongoing live coverage of Hurricane Irma, the eye of which this morning made landfall over the Florida Keys after wreaking havoc and causing more than 20 deaths in its drive across the Caribbean.
The US National Weather Service issued this warning for anyone left on the island chain:The US National Weather Service issued this warning for anyone left on the island chain:
If you are here, please go to interior room away from windows. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to the safe room in your shelter. Take action now to protect your life. You should already be taking cover.If you are here, please go to interior room away from windows. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to the safe room in your shelter. Take action now to protect your life. You should already be taking cover.
The US National Hurricane Center said in an early morning advisory that the storm was moving north-northwest at 8mph, which suggests a long day ahead. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and millions have taken authorities’ strenuous advice and evacuated from the path of the storm, which is expected to hit the west of the state hardest.The US National Hurricane Center said in an early morning advisory that the storm was moving north-northwest at 8mph, which suggests a long day ahead. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and millions have taken authorities’ strenuous advice and evacuated from the path of the storm, which is expected to hit the west of the state hardest.
The Associated Press reports:The Associated Press reports:
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued tornado warnings for a wide swath of Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida. Officials say the band of rain and tornado producing cells is moving quickly. There have been no reports of tornadoes touching down.The National Weather Service in Miami has issued tornado warnings for a wide swath of Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida. Officials say the band of rain and tornado producing cells is moving quickly. There have been no reports of tornadoes touching down.
Our correspondents in Florida – Ed Pilkington in Naples, Richard Luscombe in Miami and Jessica Glenza in St Petersburg – are like all others still in the state hunkering down in safety, waiting for winds to ease and flooding dangers to subside.Our correspondents in Florida – Ed Pilkington in Naples, Richard Luscombe in Miami and Jessica Glenza in St Petersburg – are like all others still in the state hunkering down in safety, waiting for winds to ease and flooding dangers to subside.
Ed’s piece on Miami’s preparation for the storm, here, is a fascinating and worrying look at the divide between rich and poor in the city when it comes to preparing for and facing up to disaster. It now seems the city will not be hit by the worst of Irma, but as the AP report above says, it will still take a severe battering.Ed’s piece on Miami’s preparation for the storm, here, is a fascinating and worrying look at the divide between rich and poor in the city when it comes to preparing for and facing up to disaster. It now seems the city will not be hit by the worst of Irma, but as the AP report above says, it will still take a severe battering.
Here’s more of our latest Irma coverage:Here’s more of our latest Irma coverage:
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There is also another big hurricane out there, Jose. Here’s our report:There is also another big hurricane out there, Jose. Here’s our report:
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