Hurricane Irma News Articles

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Last updated November 2 at 4:30 p.m.

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Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean
Hurricane Irma in Florida
Evacuations
Storm Dynamics
State and Federal Response and Recovery
Vulnerable Populations
Public Health
Economic and Infrastructure Impacts
Volunteer, Humantarian, and Business Response
Displacement, Migration, and Immigration
Hurricane Irma and Climate Change
Prediction Scenarios
Communication/Social Media
Animals in Disasters
Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall
Hurricane Irma: News Before Landfall
News Releases and Statements

Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean

Evacuated After Hurricane Irma, Many of the 1,800 People of Barbuda Want to Go Home. But the Island is In No Shape to Take Them Back
Los Angeles Times, October 9.

After Irma, a Once-Lush Gem in the U.S. Virgin Islands Reduced to Battered Wasteland
The Washington Post, September 12.

Havana Flooded and 5,000 Tourists Evacuated from Coast as Irma Hits Cuba
The Guardian, September 10.

Death Toll Climbs, and Relief Efforts Stall, as Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Jose
The New York Times, September 9.

Devastated Island of Barbuda Catches a Break from Jose — Although There Isn’t Much Left to Destroy
The Washington Post, September 9.

Hurricane Irma: Survivors Tell of 'Utter Devastation' on Caribbean Islands
The Guardian, September 9.

Caribbean Islands Suffer Huge Damage After Irma – As It Happened
The Guardian, September 7.

Hurricane Irma: Powerful Storm Blamed for Three Deaths
CNN, September 7.

Caribbean Battered as Irma, Most Powerful Hurricane Ever, Makes Landfall
The Guardian, September 6.

Hurricane Irma in Florida

Lake O Hits Highest Level Since 2005, Raising Concerns Its Dike Could Fail
Tampa Bay Online, October 5.

Hurricane Irma: Floods Devastate Florida Keys as Caribbean in Chaos – Latest News
The Guardian, September 11.

Irma Live Updates: Storm Pushes North, but Millions Are Without Power in Florida
The New York Times, September 11.

Evacuees Face a Desperate Plight at Florida Shelters as Irma Strikes
The Guardian, September 10.

Evacuations

Tesla Unlocked Florida Drivers' Batteries Before Irma. Should We Be Grateful or Angry?
Slate, September 10.

Irma Eyes Long-Feared Path: Straight Through Florida
ABC News, September 8.

Floridians jam highways to flee Hurricane Irma
CNN,*September 7.

List of Florida Cities, Counties Under Mandatory Evacuation Order for Hurricane Irma
ClickOnDetroit, September 7.

Hurricane Irma Pushes Away From Puerto Rico, With Florida In Its Sights
NPR, September 6.

Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Miami-Dade's Barrier Islands and Coastal Areas Miami New Times, September 6.

Florida officials begin ordering evacuations as Hurricane Irma intensifies to a Category 5 storm Washington Post September 5.

Florida Evacuations Near as Hurricane Irma Intensifies + Video
Providence Journal, September 5.

Storm Dynamics

Maps: Tracking Hurricane Irma’s Path Over Florida
The New York Times, September 11.

Coastal Watches/Warnings and Forecast Cone for Storm Center
National Hurricane Center, September 7.

Powerful Storms Raise Questions About The Science Of Hurricanes
NPR, September 7.

Hurricane Irma Strengthens
Earth Observatory, September 5.

Irma, the Strongest Atlantic Hurricane in History, Tears Through the Caribbean
Grist, September 5.

Stunning Videos Capture The Raw Fury Of Hurricane Irma From Space
Huffington Post, September 5.

State and Federal Response and Recovery

Legacy of Harvey and Irma Turns on FEMA’s Post-Disaster Response
Brink, September 15.

Will Trump Direct FEMA to Fund Churches Hit by Hurricanes?
The Atlantic, September 11.

As Irma Churned Toward Their State, Two Florida Republicans Voted Against Hurricane Relief Bill
The Washington Post, September 9.

Vulnerable Populations

Voicemails From Florida Nursing Home Where 11 Died During Irma Deleted by Governor’s Office
Slate, September 25.

Eight Dead After South Florida Nursing Home's Air Conditioning Fails Following Hurricane Irma
The Washington Post, September 13.

Florida Has 828,000 Mobile Homes. Less Than a Third Were Built to Survive a Hurricane.
The Washington Post, September 12.

A Tale of Two Irmas: Rich Miami Ready for Tumult as Poor Miami Waits and Hopes
The Guardian, September 9.

Moving Florida’s Many Seniors Out of Irma’s Path Has Unique Risks
The Washington Post, September 9.

Poor in Miami: Hoping to Ride Out Irma on Bread and Cans of Tuna
NPR, September 8.

Public Health

The Mental Health Impact of Major Disasters Like Harvey and Irma
The Conversation, September 11.

Preparing for a Storm: Health Risks You Need to Know
FIU News, September 6.

Economic and Infrastructure Impacts

Irma Price Gouging Highlights Sad Truth: Consumer Fleecing is the New Norma
The Conversation, September 13.

After Irma, Florida’s Smart Grid Needs the Longest and Most Complex Restoration in U.S. History
Slate, September 11.

Irma Knocks Out Power to About 7.3 Million: Authorities
Reuters, September 11.

Irma May Force Florida Insurers to Turn to Deeper Pockets
The New York Times, September 11.

Millions of Homeowners Aren’t Insured for the Damage Done by Irma
Quartz, September 11.

Irma Will Test Florida’s Infrastructure, from Dikes to Sewage Plants
The New York Times, September 9.

Florida Nuclear Plants Could Take a Direct Hit from Hurricane Irma. Plant Owners Say They Are Ready.
The Washington Post, September 8.

The Storm Reaches Puerto Rico: ‘There Is Nothing Like This’
The New York Times, September 7.

Volunteer, Humantarian, and Business Response

Florida Keys Facing Potential 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Irma Aftermath
The Guardian, September 11.

Displacement, Migration, and Immigration

Hurricanes Drive Immigration to the US
The Conversation, September 15.

Hurricane Irma and Climate Change

Damage From Hurricane Irma, Harvey Add to Growing U.S. Costs of Climate Change
Inside Climate News, September 11.

Four Underappreciated Ways That Climate Change Could Make Hurricanes Even Worse
The Washington Post, September 11.

Hurricane Irma Linked to Climate Change? For Some, a Very ‘Insensitive’ Question
The New York Times, September 11.

Irma and Harvey: very different storms, but both affected by climate change
The Conversation, September 11.

The Science Behind the U.S.’s Strange Hurricane ‘Drought’ — and Its Sudden End
The Washington Post, September 7.

Prediction Scenarios

Hurricane Irma Batters Caribbean Islands, Threat to South Florida ‘Continues to Increase’
Thw Washington Post, September 6.

Communication/Social Media

Could This Tiny Tool Help Thousands When Hurricane Irma Hits Florida? The Washington Post, September 9.

Why Social Media Apps Should Be in Your Disaster Kit
The Conversation, September 8.

The ‘Cajun Navy’s’ Secret Weapon for Saving Lives: The Human Voice
The Washington Post, September 2.

Animals in Disasters

In Cities and on Ranches, Planning is Key to Protect Animals During Disasters
The Conversation, September 4.

Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall

First 24 Hours of Destruction as Hurricane Irma Tears Through Atlantic
The Telegraph, September 7.

Hurricane Irma: News Before Landfall

'Time Is Running Out:' Florida Makes Final Preparations As the Last Chance to Leave Arrives
The Weather Channel, September 8.

How to Prepare for Hurricane Irma: Boarding Windows, Emergency Kits, Evacuation Plans
AL.com, September 6.

Florida Officials Begin Ordering Evacuations as Hurricane Irma Intensifies to a Category 5 Storm
Washington Post, September 5.

What Will Hurricane Irma Do Next?
The Atlantic, September 5.

News Releases and Statements

FEMA and Federal Partners Continue to Support Life Saving and Life Sustaining Efforts in the Caribbean
Federal Emergency Management Agency, September 11.