Hurricane Dorian: Millions of Americans ordered to evacuate homes after storm batters Bahamas
5 years, 6 months ago

Hurricane Dorian: Millions of Americans ordered to evacuate homes after storm batters Bahamas

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The combined wind, surge, and floods hazards are the same or even worse since the hurricane has become larger.” Having been essentially stationary over Grand Bahama island for two days, Dorian began moving northwest at 2mph – less than walking speed – and was around 105 miles east of Fort Pierce, Florida. Hurricane Dorian pounds relentlessly at Bahamas “Hurricane Dorian has been a very complicated storm, and we appreciate the support of president Donald Trump, Fema and our neighbouring states that have deployed resources,” tweeted Florida’s Republican governor Ron de Santis. Bahamian officials said they had received a “tremendous” number of calls from people in flooded homes, and desperate callers trying to find loved ones left messages with local radio stations. “We are hoping and praying that the loss of life is limited.” open image in gallery Julia Aylen wades through water carrying her dogs after her home in Freeport, Bahamas, was flooded by Hurricane Dorian Tammy Mitchell of the Bahamas’ National Emergency Management Agency told ZNS Bahamas radio station that authorities had documented every call and were prioritising them.

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