The Highlands Little Theatre was flooded, including in the basement and the lobby area. [174][175] Generally heavy amounts of rainfall were recorded to the east of the Irma's path, including a peak total of 21.66 in (550 mm) in Fort Pierce. Describing the extent of the destruction, one local compared it to "a bomb that burned all vegetation," while another said that it were as if the hurricane had effectively "erased the island from the map". [220] On September 19, the Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran established the Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness. [113], In coastal sections of Charlotte County, the strongest wind gust was 74 mph (119 km/h) at Punta Gorda Airport. [193] Rated EF0, the tornado touched down near Marineland and mostly caused tree damage. [252] USS Iwo Jima, USS New York and aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln were sent to the Keys area to aid with the recovery. 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Two other people died during the hurricane: a woman died while being evacuated from her house in a wheelchair and fell, hitting her head; another person died in a car accident in Canóvanas. [266], Due to Irma's and Hurricane Harvey's impact in Florida and Texas, U.S. employment declined in September for the first time since September 2010. 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[217], By October 12, the declaration had been amended to designate 39 additional counties as eligible for individual assistance, those counties were: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Martin, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Union, and Volusia. [203] One indirect death occurred due to a heart attack. [47], In the mainland portions of Monroe County, which consists mostly of Everglades National Park, a number of trees were downed and high water was reported throughout the park. [37] In Copeland, some trailers and homes were destroyed, while water threatened, but did not enter, any homes. As it continued approaching the Leeward Islands, Irma underwent a second and more robust period of rapid intensification, becoming a Category 5 hurricane by 12:00 UTC on the following day, with winds of 175 mph (280 km/h). Approximately 150,000 homes and businesses in the county lost power. [96], Winds reached 90 mph (140 km/h) in Hendry County. On the French side of Saint-Martin, entire marinas around Marigot were left in ruins, littered with the stranded remnants of boats that had smashed into each other. [46][44] Dolphins at a Cayo Guillermo resort were evacuated by helicopter. Almost eight hours later, around 05:45 UTC on September 6, Irma made landfall along the northern coast of Barbuda at peak intensity, with the storm's central minimum pressure having bottomed out at 914 mbar (27.0 inHg) – this was the lowest in the Atlantic since Dean in 2007; the storm also made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h). Impact in Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, and Washington counties was mostly limited to a few downed trees and power lines, with a downed tree in Washington County blocking traffic on Interstate 10. The cyclone then struck Saint Maarten and the British Virgin Islands on September 6 and later crossed Little Inagua in the Bahamas on September 8. [224][225], By September 12, the Department for International Development had delivered more than 40 tonnes of aid into the region, including into Turks and Caicos, and 1,000 UK military troops were deployed in the region as part of relief efforts. Supplies, including food rations, medical supplies, and blankets, were pre-staged in strategic locations on the islands for distribution. A number of dead fish were washed onto one road. The Matanzas River crested at 4.85 ft (1.48 m) at Bings Landing, which was major flood stage. One death was reported after man fell off a ladder during clean-up. [5] The tropical wave moved off the coast of the continent late on August 27. [76] The Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League rescheduled their September 9 match to September 7. [137], Hurricane Irma was attributed to around $1 billion in damage,[89] and the NHC attributed three fatalities to Irma in Puerto Rico, though four deaths were related to the storm. [186][187] More than 24,000 homes suffered some degree of damage, with almost 3,000 homes receiving major damage and 89 homes being destroyed. [26] In Jefferson County, sustained winds reached about 40 mph (64 km/h) and gusts topped out at 60 mph (97 km/h). [86], At the Big Cypress National Preserve, flooding was reported on several roads, while the maintenance building and ranger station suffered roof damage. Much of the wind damage in the county was limited to fences and trees, though about 1,000 homes suffered extensive damage. [136] Heavy rainfall was also reported in the county, with a peak precipitation total of 11.35 in (288 mm) at a Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) weather station in Arcadia. Some degree of damage was inflicted on 112 businesses,[157] with at least 16 suffering minor damage and 2 receiving substantial damage. [26], In DeSoto County, wind gusts were estimated to have ranged from 69 to 81 mph (111 to 130 km/h). Approximately 25% to 30% of banana, coffee, papaya, and plantain crops were damaged by strong winds, with losses to farmers estimated at $30.6 million. [166] President Donald Trump commented on Twitter that the devastation in some places was "far greater than anyone thought". Six hours later, the hurricane warning was extended again to include areas from the Aucilla River southward on the Gulf Coast and from areas from Fernandina Beach southward on the Atlantic coast. At 21:00 UTC on September 8, the hurricane watch along the Gulf Coast was stretched to the Suwannee River; the hurricane warning was simultaneously modified to include all areas from Sebastian Inlet southward along the Florida peninsula to Anna Maria Island, as well as the Florida Keys. LEAVE US A REVIEW. From hurricane shutters & panels to impact glass and storm screens, we have a solution for your home or business. [238] About twelve bills related to nursing homes and generators were filed in the 2018 Florida Legislative session. Throughout Lake County, damage to private and commercial properties combined reached approximately $42.16 million. Damage throughout the county was estimated at $62 million. [27] Although their schedule was not effected by Irma, the Jacksonville Jaguars remained in Houston until September 12, two days after their game against the Texans. [211], French President Emmanuel Macron followed this announcement by stating his intentions to visit the French part of the island on September 12 in order to bring aid supplies. [26] In Clearwater, 30 homes were severely damaged and 385 others received minor damage. [44], The NHC issued several watches and warnings for the Southeastern United States. [26] Over 52,000 electrical customers in the county were left without power. Saint Thomas island suffered widespread structural damage, including to its police station and airport. [26] Throughout the county, 2,593 buildings and homes were damaged, 2 of which were destroyed. [68], In Islamorada, wind gusts were estimated to have ranged from 90 to 100 mph (140 to 160 km/h). [47] Winds damaged the overhead doors of large metal buildings in Tavernier. [245] The French armed forces based in Guadeloupe and French Guiana flew equipment and troops on board a CASA/IPTN CN-235 aircraft. Wind gusts in St. Lucie County peaked at 100 mph (160 km/h) at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Damage in Lakeland reached about $23 million. Hospitals stocked up on three days' worth of supplies and checked the functionality of their generators. Storm Smart of Southeast Florida is proud to be recognized as a Better Business Bureaus A+ Accredited Business. [238] Governor Scott signed an executive order mandating nursing facilities to have plans in place to supply emergency power for four days in the event of a power outage. [1] An assessment completed in late November indicated that 27,649 homes experienced some degree of damage, including 1,179 homes being destroyed, 2,977 homes receiving major damage, and 5,361 suffering minor damage. [114] Streets in the capital of Gustavia were turned into rushing rivers, which carried away vehicles and pieces of furniture. 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In response to criticism of the French handling of the disaster, 1,000 troops, police, and other emergency workers were sent to Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy. [43], In Hamilton County, wind damage was mainly limited to downed power lines and trees, some of which struck houses. Several creeks and rivers rose significantly. [159] Throughout the country, the hurricane inflicted $13.185 billion in damage and killed 10 people, making Irma the costliest tropical cyclone in Cuban history. Other Orlando metropolitan area theme parks and water parks, including Universal Orlando Resort's Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Volcano Bay and SeaWorld Orlando Resort and Aquatica Orlando, were also closed. [121] The hurricane's effects, such as violent seas and rattling trees, were intense enough to be detected by seismographs in Guadeloupe. The Overseas Highway remained closed while authorities assessed the integrity of the 42 bridges along the route. [181] Throughout Pinellas County, a total of 77 homes or businesses were destroyed, 533 experienced major damage, and 5,761 had minor damage. [101] Overall, 170 of the county's 343 cell phone towers became out of service. The patients died from sweltering heat worsened by the lack of air conditioning. On Sugarloaf Key, including the upper and lower portions, 207 homes suffered minor damage, 103 experienced major damage, and 19 were destroyed. [168][169][170][171] The storm's large wind field resulted in strong winds across much of Florida, except for the western Panhandle. [139] In Yeehaw Junction, many streets were inundated and retention ponds were filled to capacity or overflowed. Irma was the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the Leeward Islands on record, followed by Maria two weeks later. [14] An estimated 25% of Monroe County residents stayed. Hurricane protection is extremely important in West Palm Beach Florida. Deep Creek at Spuds reached a record height, cresting at 6.57 ft (2.00 m). [34] At least 5,000 homes were flooded. As a result, the Santa Fe River reached a record height at Worthington Springs, cresting at 71.17 ft (21.69 m) at that location. Additionally, the Beach House, a dwelling where astronauts would reside before a space mission, suffered some damage, though not as much as during Hurricane Matthew.[163]. However, later in September 2017, Hurricane Maria became the third costliest United States tropical cyclone, causing Irma to fall to the fifth costliest. Only about 24 minutes after the previous tornado, another waterspout came ashore in Indialantic. 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[278][279] This also marked only the third occurrence of two consecutive Atlantic storms making landfall in the United States as major hurricanes. [86], Winds uprooted 98 trees in Wakulla County, with 50 falling onto power lines, three falling onto structures, and two falling onto vehicles. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, longest durations of Category 5 strength winds, List of Florida hurricanes (2000-present), "Atlantic hurricane best track (HUDRAT version 2)". [219] The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, pledged an additional £25 million worth of funding as part of relief efforts in the region on September 13, 2017, and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Boris Johnson, said that a further 250 UK military personnel would be deployed into the area within the next few days. Click here for more information. Property damage totaled approximately $3.32 million, with an estimated $1.64 million in damage caused by wind. [244], By September 9, more than one million Puerto Ricans were still without power, tens of thousands were without water, and several thousand were still in shelters. [140] Flooding continued to worsen days after the storm, as runoff from the mountains swelled rivers in low-lying farming communities. This total covered private property such as homes, vehicles and businesses (including lost revenue); the extent of the damage to infrastructural and public facilities remains undetermined. Found inside – Page 173American Red Cross , Palm Beach County Chapter , West Palm Beach , FL . ... Center at Homestead Service Center for victims of Hurricane Andrew . 7393. [43], Much of the eastern Florida Panhandle observed tropical storm force winds, downing power lines and trees, some of which fell on cars, roofs, and streets. Some street flooding also took place in low-lying areas. [224][247], The day after the hurricane hit Saint Barthelemy the French armed forces based in Guadeloupe and French Guiana flew equipment and troops into the reopened Grand Case-Espérance Airport. Winds downed a number of trees, but left mostly minor structural damage. Much of the main island experienced sustained tropical storm force winds, with a peak sustained wind speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) at a weather station along San Juan Bay, while the same site observed a peak wind gust of 74 mph (119 km/h). All of Monroe County, where the Florida Keys are located, was placed under a mandatory evacuation. [243] The National Guard was brought in to maintain order, while the Coast Guard brought evacuees to cruise ships bound for San Juan and Miami. [26] Numerous locations, primarily lying east of the storm's path, measured heavy rainfall, with a peak total of 21.66 in (550 mm) at the water plant in Fort Pierce. [256] Residents were allowed to return to Key West the following day, although the Keys remained closed to tourists and a checkpoint remained in place in Florida City. [136] Heavy rainfall was observed in parts of the county, with a maximum total of 10.96 in (278 mm) northwest of East Palatka. While the eye passed just south of the main islands, crossing over South Caicos and the Ambergris Cays, the most powerful winds on the northern side of the eye swept all of the islands for more than two hours. [233][235] Business leaders and other officials called for a new long-term development model to shift the population away from such sparsely-settled islands. Stills updated throughout the day at South Lake Worth (Boynton) Inlet Webcam Boynton Beach south of Palm Beach. [209] In Jacksonville Beach, storm surge and abnormally high tides washed away 10 to 15 ft (3.0 to 4.6 m) of sand from the dunes, though the dunes protected the city from major coastal flooding. The shelters collectively housed about 191,764 people,[47] with more than 40% of them staying in a shelter in South Florida. [26] Approximately 98% of electrical customers were left without power. 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[55] Several homes on Cudjoe Key were reduced to piles of rubble, including newer homes built on stilts, which generally experienced the least amount of damage throughout the Florida Keys. Numerous buildings and roads were destroyed on the island of Tortola, which bore the brunt of the hurricane's core. [85], Preliminary assessments from the French government indicate that Hurricane Irma caused a combined €1.2 billion (US$1.43 billion) in insured losses across the French territories of Saint-Martin and Saint Barts. The first watches and warnings were issued at 15:00 UTC on September 7, which was a hurricane watch from the Jupiter Inlet to Bonita Beach, including the Florida Keys and Lake Okeechobee. [126] Three buildings were deroofed at an apartment complex, forcing the evacuation of 20 families. The British government also drafted 2 members of the UK police calibre into the region on September 10, and 53 police officers were drafted from RAF Brize Norton to the affected British Overseas Territories on September 15 to help maintain order. At 15:00 UTC on September 7, a hurricane watch was issued for parts of South Florida, from the Jupiter Inlet to Bonita Beach, including the Florida Keys and Lake Okeechobee.The hurricane watch area was upgraded to a hurricane warning at 03:00 UTC on September 8, while a new hurricane … About 15 homes in the city were deroofed,[123] while a building housing a Montessori school and a newspaper office also lost its roof. [43] Numerous homes and businesses throughout the state were damaged to some degree, including more than 65,000 structures in the West Central and Southwest Florida alone. [34] The Seminoles' rivalry game with the Hurricanes in Tallahassee, originally scheduled for the following Saturday, September 16, was postponed three weeks later to October 7. [206] Rainfall was heavy in some areas, with 11.04 in (280 mm) recorded about 10 mi (16 km) southwest of Jacksonville. [133] A total of 119,307 electrical customers were left without power, which was about 69% of the county. [49] Throughout the state, almost 700 emergency shelters were opened. Power outages occurred in all 67 counties. Includes a few new hikes since the first edition and updates on trail segments that have changed. [43] A total of 35,123 out of 41,266 electrical customers in the county were left without power. [47] The storm wrought major damage to 7 homes on Geiger Key, while 12 residences were completely destroyed. [7], Irma struck the state less than two weeks after Potential Tropical Cyclone Ten had caused the worst flooding seen in western Florida in 20 years, which further worsened the impacts in the region. [133] In Daytona Beach, winds caused significant damage to a hotel. The storm caused catastrophic damage in Barbuda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Anguilla, and the Virgin Islands as a Category 5 hurricane. [229], By the afternoon of September 9, Bahamas Power and Light Company had dispatched crews across the archipelago to repair infrastructure damage. I did not see any damage following Hurricane Irma. Storm surge penetrated as far as 1.2 mi (1.9 km) inland in some areas of Villa Clara Province. Infrastructure damage included docks, parks, and the power system. What is a major hurricane ? [39], Approximately 7.7 million electrical customers across the state lost power at some point, which was approximately 73.33% of electrical subscribers. [149] Lake Monroe overflowed, flooding the waterfront and some streets in downtown Sanford and threatening businesses. By September 4, Irma resumed strengthening, becoming a powerful Category 5 hurricane with 180 mph (285 km/h) – and the most intense tropical cyclone over the open Atlantic – on the following day. OUR LOCATION. Many trees were snapped or uprooted, especially just east of U.S. Route 1. [3] Irma was only the second hurricane to hit Florida since Wilma, the other being Hermine in 2016. A total of 275 homes were destroyed, 175 were inflicted major damage, and 124 received minor damage. The Santa Fe River crested at 21.22 ft (6.47 m) near Hildreth, reaching minor flood stage. [26] The hurricane produced 8 to 10 in (200 to 250 mm) of rain in some parts of the county, causing the Imperial River to overflow at Bonita Springs. Governor Scott and the congressional delegates from Florida proposed amending an additional $2.5 billion to the devastate relief bill for the purpose of assisting not only the citrus growers in recovery, but also other sectors of the agricultural industry hit hard by the storm. Water flooded several streets and entered a number of homes, especially east of Interstate 75. [84][85] Additionally, two deaths were caused by blunt trauma – including a man falling off a ladder while installing hurricane shutters and a woman whose neck was accidentally kicked while she slept on the floor in the dark – two deaths were from cardiovascular disease, one from pulmonary disease, one from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by improper use of a generator, and one from heat exhaustion. [228] The citrus industry suffered additional damage in early January 2018 due to cold temperatures in association with a powerful blizzard. 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