Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

Residents evacuated from Caribbean islands following Hurricane Irma

A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose. Sep 9, 2017
Video shows Hurricane Irma devastation on Caribbean Islands

Video shows Hurricane Irma devastation on Caribbean Islands

A Caribbean helicopter tour company has surveyed the destruction Hurricane Irma caused. The helicopter also assisted with evacuations of island residents. Winds of up to 175 mph battered many small Caribbean islands, toppling trees, destroying houses and devastating communities. Several people were killed in the hurricane Sep 9, 2017