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Hurricane Irma: floods devastate Florida Keys as Caribbean in chaos – latest news Hurricane Irma: floods devastate Florida Keys as Caribbean in chaos – latest news
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Residents of the Florida Keys will be allowed back into their homes and businesses from 7am Tuesday.
Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada in Monroe County will be re-opened for those with proof of residence. For many, it will be a first opportunity to survey the damage, as communications in the area are still down.
Monroe County to open entry into Keys at 7 a.m. Tues. for residents in Key Largo, Tavernier & Islamorada -- to MM 73...
... Must provide yellow entry sticker or proof of residency in Key Largo, Tavernier or Islamorada. #hurricaneirma
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Curfews are still in place across southern Florida as Irma moves north over Georgia.Curfews are still in place across southern Florida as Irma moves north over Georgia.
There is a curfew from 7pm to 7am in:There is a curfew from 7pm to 7am in:
Miami-Dade CountyMiami-Dade County
City of MiamiCity of Miami
City of North MiamiCity of North Miami
Village of Key Biscayne, and othersVillage of Key Biscayne, and others
There is a curfew from 4pm until further notice in:There is a curfew from 4pm until further notice in:
City of Fort LauderdaleCity of Fort Lauderdale
City of Deerfield BeachCity of Deerfield Beach
Town of Hillsboro BeachTown of Hillsboro Beach
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Six dead in FloridaSix dead in Florida
Six people have died in Florida as a result of Irma, according to the latest from AP.Six people have died in Florida as a result of Irma, according to the latest from AP.
This brings the US death toll to 10, across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, according to reports from a number of local authorities.This brings the US death toll to 10, across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, according to reports from a number of local authorities.
In Florida, Winter Park police spokesman Garvin McComie said a 51-year-old man, named as Brian Buwalda, was found electrocuted by a downed power line on Monday morning.In Florida, Winter Park police spokesman Garvin McComie said a 51-year-old man, named as Brian Buwalda, was found electrocuted by a downed power line on Monday morning.
On Sunday evening, 50-year-old Heidi Zehner died after her SUV crashed into a guardrail on route 417 near Orlando, and on Sunday morning 53-year-old Joseph Ossman and 42-year-old Julie Bridges died after their vehicles collided head-on.On Sunday evening, 50-year-old Heidi Zehner died after her SUV crashed into a guardrail on route 417 near Orlando, and on Sunday morning 53-year-old Joseph Ossman and 42-year-old Julie Bridges died after their vehicles collided head-on.
Three deaths have been reported in Georgia, and one in South Carolina.Three deaths have been reported in Georgia, and one in South Carolina.
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Here’s how Irma moved across Florida over the last 60 hours:Here’s how Irma moved across Florida over the last 60 hours:
59 hours of radar imagery from #Irma from 7 am Saturday morning to 6 pm Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/kzehdP2yHG59 hours of radar imagery from #Irma from 7 am Saturday morning to 6 pm Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/kzehdP2yHG
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The death toll in Georgia has risen to three, and a first death has been reported in South Carolina, according to local authorities.The death toll in Georgia has risen to three, and a first death has been reported in South Carolina, according to local authorities.
In Georgia, a woman died after a tree fell on a vehicle in a private driveway, according to the Forsyth County Sherrif’s Office, who did not release her name.In Georgia, a woman died after a tree fell on a vehicle in a private driveway, according to the Forsyth County Sherrif’s Office, who did not release her name.
In South Carolina, 57-year-old Charles Saxon died after being struck by a tree limb in Calhoun Falls, the Abbeville County Coroner, Ronnie Ashley, said.In South Carolina, 57-year-old Charles Saxon died after being struck by a tree limb in Calhoun Falls, the Abbeville County Coroner, Ronnie Ashley, said.
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Here’s more on the European response to Irma’s devastation in the Caribbean, after 400 survivors arrived in France and the Netherlands on Monday after a military evacuation.Here’s more on the European response to Irma’s devastation in the Caribbean, after 400 survivors arrived in France and the Netherlands on Monday after a military evacuation.
From AFP:From AFP:
Both the French and Dutch governments have come under criticism over delays in their responses to the crisis and in particular over how they handled outbreaks of looting on St Barthelemy and St Martin, an island with both French and Dutch sectors.Both the French and Dutch governments have come under criticism over delays in their responses to the crisis and in particular over how they handled outbreaks of looting on St Barthelemy and St Martin, an island with both French and Dutch sectors.
“They gave us phone numbers but they didn’t work. Only social media and solidarity worked,” said a mother picking up her daughter at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport.“They gave us phone numbers but they didn’t work. Only social media and solidarity worked,” said a mother picking up her daughter at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport.
“People were left to their own devices. They had to set up militias and take turns defending themselves (against looters).”“People were left to their own devices. They had to set up militias and take turns defending themselves (against looters).”
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The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has just boarded a plane to visit the French islands of St Martin and St Barts.The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has just boarded a plane to visit the French islands of St Martin and St Barts.
Opposition politician Jean-Luc Melenchon had earlier slammed Macron for not doing enough, demanding a parliamentary inquiry into the French government’s response to the storm. The islands suffered much of the early force of Irma, with 9 people confirmed dead as of Friday, and 60% of St Martin declared uninhabitable.Opposition politician Jean-Luc Melenchon had earlier slammed Macron for not doing enough, demanding a parliamentary inquiry into the French government’s response to the storm. The islands suffered much of the early force of Irma, with 9 people confirmed dead as of Friday, and 60% of St Martin declared uninhabitable.
Départ pour les Antilles avec du matériel pour gérer l'urgence et commencer le travail de reconstruction. #Irma pic.twitter.com/dnXFQBl6BbDépart pour les Antilles avec du matériel pour gérer l'urgence et commencer le travail de reconstruction. #Irma pic.twitter.com/dnXFQBl6Bb
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The US National Weather Service says all communications are down in the Florida Keys. They’re advising that it will be some time before they can provide information about specific areas of the Keys, and whether or not people are safe.The US National Weather Service says all communications are down in the Florida Keys. They’re advising that it will be some time before they can provide information about specific areas of the Keys, and whether or not people are safe.
They say they are receiving “numerous inquiries” but have no information to pass on. There is no timeline as yet for when communication will be restored.They say they are receiving “numerous inquiries” but have no information to pass on. There is no timeline as yet for when communication will be restored.
Communications are completely out across the Keys, and the Keys are currently cut-off from the main Florida peninsula. (3/5)Communications are completely out across the Keys, and the Keys are currently cut-off from the main Florida peninsula. (3/5)
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Haiti’s civil protection agency has confirmed the country’s first death from Hurricane Irma.Haiti’s civil protection agency has confirmed the country’s first death from Hurricane Irma.
Authorities said an elderly man had died in the town of Mirebalais while attempting to cross a rain-swollen river in the country’s central plateau region. Irma had passed along the north of the island on Thursday local time, sparing most of the country from the full force of the storm.Authorities said an elderly man had died in the town of Mirebalais while attempting to cross a rain-swollen river in the country’s central plateau region. Irma had passed along the north of the island on Thursday local time, sparing most of the country from the full force of the storm.
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Hi everyone, this is Naaman Zhou taking over the live blog from Alan Yuhas. I’ll be covering events through the night or day, depending on where you are.Hi everyone, this is Naaman Zhou taking over the live blog from Alan Yuhas. I’ll be covering events through the night or day, depending on where you are.
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The latest from IrmaThe latest from Irma
Irma battered northern Florida and moved into Georgia, slowing to a tropical storm, with sustained winds of 50mph. Earlier on Monday gusts in excess of 60mph could be felt as far away as the metro Atlanta area, 200 miles inland.Irma battered northern Florida and moved into Georgia, slowing to a tropical storm, with sustained winds of 50mph. Earlier on Monday gusts in excess of 60mph could be felt as far away as the metro Atlanta area, 200 miles inland.
Record flash floods swept into Jacksonville out of the St Johns River, forcing residents out of homes with what possessions they could carry on small boats or in their hands. Storm surges pushed the ocean into Charleston, South Carolina, and two storm-related deaths were reported in southern Georgia.Record flash floods swept into Jacksonville out of the St Johns River, forcing residents out of homes with what possessions they could carry on small boats or in their hands. Storm surges pushed the ocean into Charleston, South Carolina, and two storm-related deaths were reported in southern Georgia.
At least 6.5 million homes and businesses lost power in Florida, two-thirds of the state. More than 100,000 people waited out the storm in shelters, and many started to head home as teams cleared debris off roads.At least 6.5 million homes and businesses lost power in Florida, two-thirds of the state. More than 100,000 people waited out the storm in shelters, and many started to head home as teams cleared debris off roads.
Governor Rick Scott saw “devastation” on the Florida Keys, where Irma made landfall on Sunday. An unknown number of people remain trapped on the islands, and the national guard are trying to rescue people from the flooded and demolished neighborhoods. A White House official said it could take weeks to restore safe road access and utilities. “I just hope everybody survived,” Scott said. “It’s horrible, what we saw.’”Governor Rick Scott saw “devastation” on the Florida Keys, where Irma made landfall on Sunday. An unknown number of people remain trapped on the islands, and the national guard are trying to rescue people from the flooded and demolished neighborhoods. A White House official said it could take weeks to restore safe road access and utilities. “I just hope everybody survived,” Scott said. “It’s horrible, what we saw.’”
Scott urged residents to wait for the all-clear on roads, given dangerous downed power lines, trees, and contaminated floodwaters. Health officials advised boiling tap water, avoiding stagnant floodwaters and looking out for expired food . “Don’t put any more lives at risk,” Scott said. “Don’t get out.”Scott urged residents to wait for the all-clear on roads, given dangerous downed power lines, trees, and contaminated floodwaters. Health officials advised boiling tap water, avoiding stagnant floodwaters and looking out for expired food . “Don’t put any more lives at risk,” Scott said. “Don’t get out.”
City and county governments planned to re-open officially on Tuesday, as did Miami and Fort Lauderdale’s international airports. Many seaports and marinas remain closed to civilian traffic, however, with sunken boats or their shattered remains still a hazards.City and county governments planned to re-open officially on Tuesday, as did Miami and Fort Lauderdale’s international airports. Many seaports and marinas remain closed to civilian traffic, however, with sunken boats or their shattered remains still a hazards.
At least 36 people have been reported killed around the Caribbean since Irma tore through Barbuda, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, French St Martin, the Bahamas, Cuba and other islands.At least 36 people have been reported killed around the Caribbean since Irma tore through Barbuda, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, French St Martin, the Bahamas, Cuba and other islands.
The premier of the British Virgin Islands, Orlando Smith, has asked for immediate aid from the British government, saying the situation was “critical” . French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to visit the badly-hit French island of St Martin on Tuesday.The premier of the British Virgin Islands, Orlando Smith, has asked for immediate aid from the British government, saying the situation was “critical” . French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to visit the badly-hit French island of St Martin on Tuesday.
The US sent several naval vessels with hundreds of marines and aid packages to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and south Florida. Britain has sent 500 British troops and sent aside £32m in aid to its territories. France has sent almost 1,000 medical, military and police personnel to the region.The US sent several naval vessels with hundreds of marines and aid packages to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and south Florida. Britain has sent 500 British troops and sent aside £32m in aid to its territories. France has sent almost 1,000 medical, military and police personnel to the region.