Thursday, September 7, 2017

Some Caribbean islands OK after Hurricane Irma

Nearly every building on the island of Barbuda was damaged by Hurricane Irma, but other islands are reporting, they are doing OK following the massive storm.

Anguilla says the major resorts, which help drive the economy, did survive the wind and rain, while Puerto Rico says about half the island doesn't have power.

St. Kitts and Nevis declared all clear Wednesday evening, while government official Clarissa Langley Stephens giving thanks for so few casualties.

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Clarissa Langley Stephens of the island's emergency management group urged the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to cooperate as recovery efforts begin.

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The Caribbean is threatened by another storm, Hurricane Jose, with Clarissa Langley Stephens saying the forecast for St. Kitts and Nevis is unclear.

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