The number of deaths due to severe hurricane “Irma” in the Caribbean has increased to 22 people.
“The number of deaths after a storm in the Caribbean has increased to 22”, – stated in the message.
It is noted that “Irma” again intensified to category 5 at the end of Friday, and the wind speed reached 260 km/h. At the moment the hurricane is heading for Miami.
As reported, the largest number of victims on the French Islands of Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy. Evaluation of the red cross, from “Irma” were already affected 1.2 million people and this number can dramatically increase to 26 million.
The commander of the Navy Admiral Philip Davidson was ordered to lead the embattled aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln for going to Florida.
In addition, to help in the fight against the hurricane, “Irma” will send the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and dock USS New York. On Board are 300 Marines. At the disposal of the ships have three helicopters CH-53E, 10 helicopters MH-60S and 14 helicopters MH-60R. They will be able to provide humanitarian assistance to the Federal and local authorities. Later to be joined by the destroyer USS Farragut.Go to the Main page
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