Hurricane Matthew was an extremely powerful Atlantic hurricane which caused catastrophic damage and a humanitarian crisis in Haiti, as well as widespread devastation in the southeastern United States.The deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Stan in 2005, and the first Category 5 Atlantic hurricane since Felix in 2007, Matthew was the thirteenth named storm, It was upgraded to a warning later the same day. [26] The island dispatched relief supplies and military reinforcements to its neighboring islands of Guadeloupe, Saint Martin. On a temporary basis the school planned to combine with two other Catholic schools to have a K-12 school in a facility that had not been flooded. [136], The most severely affected areas included the offshore islands of Culebra and Vieques, as well as the northeastern, northern, and mountainous portions of the main island. [8] Rainbands gradually wrapped more around Dorian on August2526, though convection remained inconsistent. [68] Officials in New Orleans stated that there would not be much time for preparations if Irma failed to make the projected northward turn, but that South Texas or Florida would not be a good evacuation destination. [81][82][83] Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. put workers on standby and made plans to bring in crews from other states. Dorian proceeded to undergo rapid intensification over the following days, before reaching its peak as a Category 5 hurricane with one-minute sustained winds of 185mph (295km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 910 millibars (26.87inHg) by September1. [22] This strengthening trend came to a halt for the remainder of the day, but soon resumed. Portions of Jacksonville experienced flooding, particularly the downtown area and the Riverside and San Marco neighborhoods, with about 350people rescued in those sections of the city. [28] The storm moved around an upper-level low over the eastern United States and also to the southwest of a ridge over Atlantic Canada, turning it to the northwest. The strongest official sustained wind speed was 124mph (200km/h), while the highest wind gust reached 159mph (256km/h); both were observed near Camila in Ciego de vila Province. [7] The band was the subject of a 60 Minutes segment New Orleans' St. Augustine High School Marching Band, the self-proclaimed "Best Band in the Land" which first aired March 14, 2021,[8] which (on the east coast) immediately preceded the live broadcast of the Grammy Awards, in which four St. Augustine alumni had been nominated.[9]. [205] On the next day, Dorian made landfall in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina as a Category2 storm. [42][43] Several hours later, at 7:05p.m. AST on September 7 (23:05 UTC on September 7), Dorian made landfall on Sambro Creek, Nova Scotia, as a Category 1-equivalent extratropical storm,[44] before making its fourth and final landfall on the northern part of Newfoundland several hours later. [205] The National Weather Service said that waves up to 23 feet (7 m) high were reported on southern Lake Huron. [58] An estimated 30,000homes still had damaged roofs from the 2017 hurricane. [215] Government officials and members of the public in Puerto Rico delivered assistance and evacuated people stranded on other islands. Early on September 6, Irma peaked with 1-minute sustained winds of 180mph (285km/h) and a minimum pressure of 914hPa (27.0inHg). 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". In addition, Dorian surpassed Hurricane Irma of 2017 to become the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record outside of the Caribbean Sea. University president Francis organized boats and buses to transport stranded faculty, staff, and students from the campus to safe areas. Stormwater Management and Wastewater Treatment Systems: There was a massive failure in wastewater treatment facilities all around the mid-Atlantic coast due to floodwaters, large storm runoff, wind damage, and electricity loss. After it ravaged through the Bahamas, Dorian proceeded along the coasts of the Southeastern United States and Atlantic Canada, leaving behind considerable damage and economic losses in those regions. [54] On August26, St. Lucia prime minister Allen Chastanet announced that the nation would "shut down" for the duration of Dorian. [9] The Administration building is a City of New Orleans landmark.[15]. [208], On November 2, the American Red Cross announced they had 4,000 disaster workers across storm damaged areas, with thousands more en route from other states. [241], In Haiti, officials stated that losses were greater than they could have been since people largely did not heed early preparation and evacuation warnings. [141] Due to the widespread power outages, numerous schools had to close, especially in St. Clair County and areas along Lake Huron north of Metro Detroit. Additional food will be delivered by NEMA tomorrow." [49] Throughout the state, almost 700emergency shelters were opened. "[120] By that date, no weather forecaster was predicting that Dorian would impact Alabama, and the eight National Hurricane Center forecast updates over the preceding 24 hours showed Dorian steering well away from Alabama and moving up the Atlantic coast. A total of 275homes were destroyed, 175were inflicted major damage, and 124received minor damage. [47] Shortly after Jamaica issued its first watch on October 22, the Government of Haiti issued a tropical storm watch for Haiti. "[74] On Sunday, September 1, Jacksonville, Florida, announced mandatory evacuations for Monday, September 2, taking effect at 8a.m. [44] Fuel conservation was enacted in Camagey Province to ensure that enough would be available during post-storm power outages. [217] Flooding was reported, roofs were torn off buildings, and a crane collapsed onto a building being constructed. In Brevard County, locals worked to trim large tree branches to protect power lines. The computer model noted that the storm would turn west towards land and strike the New York/New Jersey region on October 29, rather than turn east and head out to the open Atlantic as most hurricanes in this position do. [186] Lee County was lashed by strong winds and heavy rainfall, which caused prolonged flooding in some areas. This (corporal punishment) works at St. [266], Wind gusts to 83mph were recorded on outer Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay. Pittsburgh (/ p t s b r / PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County.It is the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania, behind Philadelphia, and 68th-largest city in the U.S. with a population of 302,971 as of the 2020 census.The city anchors the Pittsburgh metropolitan area of Western [citation needed], On October 28, Governor Bev Perdue declared a state of emergency in 24 western counties, due to snow and strong winds. [261][262][263] In an impact report by the FCC, as of 11AM EDT on September 12, 89 of 108 (82%) cell phone towers were non-functioning in Monroe County (Florida Keys), 154 of 212 (73%) were non-functioning in Collier County (Naples), 36 of 46 (78%) were non-functioning in Hendry County, and an additional six counties had 41-60% of cell phone towers not functioning, including Lee County (Fort Myers) and Miami-Dade County. [110][111] In Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, swimming restrictions were also put into place, while the portion of the weekend Sandcastle Contest to take place on September 6 was cancelled. Already category 5. Deal expands state of emergency to all Georgia", "Hurricane Irma: Georgia Gov. ", "Dorian takes out 80% of trees in Cavendish area of P.E.I. A hardware and software upgrade completed at the end of 2013 enabled the weather service to make predictions more accurate and farther in advance than the technology in 2012 had allowed. Irma damaged or destroyed 980health facilities and 2,264schools. [83] Given the rate that current funds are being consumed and the catastrophic damage, the United States Senate almost doubled the requested amount to $15.3billion, with the understanding that this would only be about 10% of what will be required for responding to Harvey. [179] Broward County had 21fatalities, the most of any county in Florida. The Overseas Highway remained closed while authorities assessed the integrity of the 42 bridges along the route. [119] About 90% of roads were left impassable. [83], On August28, Georgia governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for coastal counties of Georgia that are in the forecast path of the hurricane, including Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce and Wayne counties. A landscaper was electrocuted to death while trimming trees at a hotel in Naples, while two other people died during preparations for storm. In this opinion piece, Kirk Satterfield of USA Rice discusses the dire situation rice farmers are in and their request to USDA for special assistance. He had received permission from University President Sister Mary Josephina to allow the group to occupy space on the third floor of St. Michael's Hall under the condition that the press would not be alerted as to the move. Section 103 Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Oct 2018: Survey: coming soon: coming soon: Charlotte Harbor, Boca GrandePass, Fla. 20-045: Jan 2020: Survey: 22-135 St. Augustine Inlet, Florida dated July 2022. [137][138] The village of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin urged a voluntary evacuation of its lakefront area, though few residents signed up, and little flooding actually occurred. [4] In May 1916, it was incorporated under the title, "Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People, of Louisiana," according to the laws of the state, and the new name, "Xavier University", was cut into the stone slab above the main entrance. [196] In Jacksonville, the city experienced tropical storm force winds on September 4 which blew around debris and knocked out power. [156], Owing to the sheer size of the storm, Sandy also impacted Bermuda with high winds and heavy rains. Atlanta was placed under its first-ever tropical storm warning. [267] Public health risks, such as diarrheal infections and mosquito-borne illnesses, remain from the flooding that resulted in the aftermath of the hurricane. Though Xavier is the nation's only historically Black and Catholic university, its doors have always been open to qualified students of any race or creed. [72] The Coast Guard rescued two sea men in Volusia County off New Smyrna Beach on the morning of October 26. Elsewhere in the Lesser Antilles, impacts from the storm were relatively minor. [141] Flooding continued to worsen days after the storm, as runoff from the mountains swelled rivers in low-lying farming communities. [142], On the evening of September 7, at 7:30pm AST (23:30 UTC), Hurricane Irma reached the Turks and Caicos Islands. [178], Throughout Florida, at least 84people died in storm-related incidents. Additionally, voluntary evacuation notices were issued for all or parts of Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Charlotte, Columbia, Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Manatee, Okeechobee, Osceola, and Polk counties. [205], Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg announced that New York City public schools would be closed on Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31, but they remained closed through Friday, November 2. Irma was the first Category5 hurricane to strike the Leeward Islands on record, followed by Maria two weeks later. In May 1961, a group of Freedom Riders, arrived in New Orleans by plane after bus drivers in Alabama refused to take them to Montgomery, Alabama. The school was later rebuilt and brought back to operating status. On September 2, a hurricane watch was issued for the south coast of Georgia as Dorian neared. [241] Baratta said the three towns had been "devastated" by the flood of water. [73] Republican Party presidential candidate Mitt Romney canceled campaign appearances scheduled for October 28 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and New Hampshire October 30 because of Sandy. [222] Winds of 120km/h (75mph) also affected the Magdalen Islands of Quebec in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. [173] Crops were also wiped out by the storm and the country would be making an appeal for emergency aid. Correspondence, "State of Louisiana Department of Education Baton Rouge to Sister Mary Frances, Dean," 19 March 1928, Xavier University of Louisiana, Archives & Special Collections. [270], Irma set multiple records for intensity, especially at easterly longitudes, time spent at such an intensity, and its intensity at landfall. Augustine".[19]. Aware of the lack of Catholic education for young black people in the South during Jim Crow, she planned to establish a high school in New Orleans. GOD BLESS EVERYONE! This weeks Open Mic guest is Doug Winter, chairman of the U.S. [70] Bristol Motor Speedway,[71] Talladega Superspeedway,[64] and Charlotte Motor Speedway all opened their campgrounds to evacuees free of charge. We provide insight on the people and players who are making things happen. Right", "Chris Christie and Hurricane Sandy give Obama a timely boost", "Hurricane Sandy effect on election could hurt Democrats", "Did Mitt Romney suggest eliminating FEMA? The city bridges closed when wind speeds of 40mph (64km/h) were recorded. The only telecommunications tower on Culebra sustained damage, cutting off outside communications for several hours. [125], On September 4 in the Oval Office, Trump displayed a modified version of the National Hurricane Center's August 29 diagram of Dorian's projected track. [189] There was widespread damage, particularly to Santiago de Cuba where 132,733 homes were damaged, of which 15,322 were destroyed and 43,426 lost their roof. [183][174] An estimated 10ft (3m) storm surge occurred at Cudjoe Key, where Irma made landfall. [81] The Georgia Southern Eagles game against the New Hampshire Wildcats on September 9 was also moved to Legion Field for that day. [14][19] However, the hurricane's small size prevented mainland Puerto Rico from experiencing hurricane- or tropical storm-force winds, although this was not the case for the Spanish Virgin Islands. [189] Damage in the county totaled about $857million. [77] Legoland Florida and parts of Walt Disney World were closed on Tuesday. Its direct effects killed 67 people and inflicted $11 billion (equivalent to $24 billion in 2021) in damage. The event was to take place on Sunday, November 4. Residents began stocking up on supplies throughout the state. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, using a computer model built on power outage data from previous hurricanes, conservatively forecast that 10million customers along the Eastern Seaboard would lose power from the storm. Various television channels in the United States and internationally aired the four-hour concert which was expected to reach over 1billion people worldwide, featuring many famous performers including Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, and Alicia Keys. One example of an illness that can enter the water supply is leptospirosis, which is rat urine carries into the floodwaters. He aimed to address communities' most urgent needs, and to identify innovative and enduring solutions to strengthen the State's infrastructure and critical systems. NO HURRICANE DAMAGE ! Airlifts had brought more than 50 patients to Puerto Rico. United States Surgeon General; first physician under the age of 40 and first AA woman named to the. The building and site were bought by the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart (The Josephite Fathers and Brothers), to whom the operation of the school was entrusted. At 4p.m. on October 29, Delmarva Power reported on its website that more than 13,900customers in Delaware and portions of the Eastern Shore of Maryland had lost electric service as high winds brought down trees and power lines. [280], Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys with winds of 130mph (215km/h) and a pressure of 931mbar (hPa; 27.49inHg), making it the strongest hurricane to strike Florida in terms of wind speed since Charley in 2004, and the most intense to strike the state in terms of barometric pressure since Andrew in 1992. [157] At least 145,000 customers across Ontario lost power,[285] and a Bluewater Power worker was electrocuted in Sarnia while working to restore power. It will be replaced with Idalia for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. [103] Jersey Central Power & Light told employees to prepare to work extended shifts. [126][127] Trump said he did not know how the map came to be modified. [44] In the northern Bahamas, the worst property damage came on September 10 as the outer bands of the system produced tornadic activity on Grand Bahama and Bimini. Sandy caused two deaths and an estimated $700million (2012USD) in damage in The Bahamas. [22] Operationally, Sandy was assessed to have peaked as a high-end Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110mph (175km/h). Another hotel lost nearly all of its ground floor. [21], Football championship history [190][191] This makes Sandy the deadliest hurricane to hit Cuba since 2005, when Hurricane Dennis killed 16 people. In 1979, the Institute for Black Catholic Studies was founded at XULA by Fr Thaddeus Posey, OFM Cap, with the help of Frs Augustus Taylor; David Benz; Joseph Nearon, SSS; and Sr Jamie Phelps, OP. [242] The trash- and waste-contaminated floodwaters in places like Cap-Hatien, Ouanaminthe, and Gonaives led to fears of cholera outbreaks. [194], Many areas along the Atlantic coast reporting gusts of over tropical storm force, especially at Cape Canaveral. [199] In nearby Clay County, rainfall and storm surge combined to cause extensive flooding along portions of the Black Creek and the St. Johns River, with record high crests at several locations along the former. Whether it be new developments in international trade, organic foods, farm credit and loan policies, or climate change legislation, we keep you abreast of the information you need to stay on the cutting edge. [167], Marsh Harbour received "catastrophic damage", according to an ABC News team. [196], In St. Johns County, storm surge left extensive damage to oceanfront properties in Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach, with several becoming uninhabitable. [34] Due to the absence of steering currents, Dorian stalled north of Grand Bahama for about a day. Lake Michigan waves were expected to reach 19 feet (5.8m), with a potential of 33 feet (10m) on October 30. [6][169], The Supreme Court and the United States Government Office of Personnel Management were closed on October 30,[229][230] and schools were closed for two days. This contamination resulted in the shutting down of several drinking water facilities across many different states. [105] Estimates from CEDIM indicate a minimum of $950million worth of economic losses. [155] An employee of CNN estimated 70% of the streets in Santo Domingo were flooded. [174] More than 7.7million homes and businesses in Florida were left without electricity at some point approximately 73% of state. Many of her chosen staff included sisters of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the religious order she founded and served in as the first Superior General. [16] At 06:00UTC on September 12, Irma degenerated to a remnant low just as it entered Alabama, as most of the deep convection had diminished. The Federal Emergency Management Agency airlifted in goods for residents, who were subjected to a curfew. [215], On September 7, 2019, at 5p.m. EDT, Nova Scotia started to experience hurricane-force winds. [134] The forecasts slowed shipping traffic on the Great Lakes, as some vessels sought shelter away from the peak winds, except those on Lake Superior. Or not even top 10? [7], In Antigua and Barbuda, residents safeguarded their homes and cleaned up their properties in anticipation of strong winds. The extremely powerful hurricane continued to intensify, with maximum sustained winds peaking at 180mph (285km/h) near 18:00UTC on September 5. On September 2, as Dorian's track shifted, a hurricane watch was issued for the entire coast. [66] The University of Central Florida, Stetson University, Rollins College, and Daytona State College cancelled classes between August30 and September3. [200] In total, 25 tornadoes were spawned by Dorian in North Carolina. 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 914mbar (27.0inHg) this was the lowest in the Atlantic since Dean in 2007; the storm also made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 180mph (285km/h). What is an intense hurricane? [269], 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. [28] By September 6, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency had deployed response teams in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. More than 1,000 people went to shelters. [80] On October 28, Mayor of Harrisburg Linda D. Thompson declared a state of disaster emergency for the city to go into effect at 5 a.m. October 29. Sister Mary Elise Sisson - Chairwoman of Xavier Music Department; founded Opera-South in Jackson, MS (encompassing. [220] Though Dorian was post-tropical on arrival, winds off the coast of Nova Scotia were estimated to reach 155km/h (96mph), equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane. Every eligible homeowner who had applied by January 20, 2014, had been issued a check for home reconstruction, including over 4,650 Nassau residents for over $201million and over 1,350 Suffolk residents for over $65million. [67] Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency on September 8 in order to protect Virginia residents and to mobilize resources in support of neighboring states. [258] On September 16, residents were free to return to Marathon. Transportation: Throughout the history of the country, the nation had not witnessed a worse disaster for public transit systems, including buses, subway, and commuter rail, than when Sandy struck. It was founded in 1951 and includes grades 8 through 12. The Florida Department of Education coordinated with school districts as the need for transportation by school buses and opening shelters arose. [81] Comcast started offering free Wi-Fi to everyone in Florida, Verizon provided unlimited calling, data, and texting for customers, and AT&T waived data overage charges for residents. [246], Due to the disastrous effects of Dorian, particularly in the Bahamas, the name was expected to be retired. Trump falsely asserted "almost all models" showed Dorian hitting Alabama, even though the map showed most predicted paths would not enter Alabama. However, the 2020 World Meteorological Organization meeting was online and shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in insufficient amount of time for discussing potential retirements and replacements of tropical cyclone names. See 560 traveler reviews, 284 candid photos, and great deals for Courtyard by Marriott St. Augustine Beach, ranked #5 of 11 hotels in Saint Augustine Beach and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Only the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane and Hurricane Ivan in 2004 achieved higher values. This order also allowed pharmacies to give out 14-day supplies of medicine, and gave women and children from outside the state the ability to participate in the Tennessee Department of Health programs. [48] The state coordinated with electrical companies in order for power outages to be restored as quickly as possible, extending resources such as equipment, fuel, and lodging for the approximately 24,000restoration personnel who had been activated. Property damages in unincorporated areas alone reach about $320million. [245] Dorian also tracked the least distance in a 24-hour period recorded for an Atlantic major hurricane since Hurricane Betsy in 1965. [85], Damage in the British Virgin Islands was extensive. [141] Mudslides, destroyed homes, flooded crops, and infrastructure damage were reported in the northern part of the country. [124] Still, Prime Minister Timothy Harris stated that property and infrastructure had sustained "significant damage. [302], In January 2013, The New York Times reported that those affected by the hurricane were still struggling to recover. "Irmageddon: Thousands of Miamians Just Had Their First Taste of Hurricane Misery", "Hurricane Irma was the No. [142], As far as Ohio's western edge, areas were under a wind advisory. [326], Thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims based upon fraudulent engineers' reports, according to the whistleblowing efforts of Andrew Braum, an engineer who claimed that at least 175 of his more than 180 inspections were doctored. [278] Governor Earl Ray Tomblin asked President Obama for a federal disaster declaration, and on October 30, President Obama approved a state of emergency declaration for the state. [281], The US Department of Energy reported that more than 120,000 customers lost power in Michigan as a result of the storm. [61] Flight cancellations and travel alerts on the U.S. East Coast were put in place in the Mid-Atlantic and the New England areas. [80], Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley declared a state of emergency on October 26. This made Irma only the second Category5 hurricane to strike Cuba in recorded history, after the 1924 Cuba hurricane. [274] Approximately 271,800customers lost power during the storm. [212] The Jersey Shore saw gusty winds and rough waves from the storm. [134][135] This direct White House involvement raised questions about political influence over NOAA, and is under investigation by multiple agencies including NOAA's acting chief scientist, the inspector general of the Commerce Department, and the House of Representatives committee which oversees NOAA. Overall in Monroe County, 27,649homes experienced some degree of damage, including 1,179homes being destroyed, 2,977homes receiving major damage, and 5,361suffering minor damage. [124], Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy partially activated the state's Emergency Operations Center on October 26[125] and signed a Declaration of Emergency the next day. [32][33] Around the same time, the combination of the eyewall replacement cycle and upwelling of cold water caused Dorian to begin weakening, with Dorian dropping to Category 4 status at 15:00 UTC. [170] Stones falling from a hillside crushed one man to death as he tried to get into his house in a rural village near Kingston. [145], Increased tides were experienced in the Bahamas ahead of the storm, with rip currents occurring as well. [239][163], Dorian is tied with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane for the highest sustained winds at landfall in an Atlantic hurricane;[240] by the same metric, it is also the strongest Atlantic hurricane since Wilma in 2005. Devastating storm surge of up to 23 feet swept away many buildings and submerged a large part of the affected areas. Those who have a checking or savings account, but also use financial alternatives like check cashing services are considered underbanked. [218] The collapse led to local evacuations for some residents and businesses. He gave an address at Xavier complimenting the work of the leaders of the community and affirming the commitment to continue to aid in the rebuilding of the area. [94] In Durham, a large statewide hurricane shelter opened inside the former Sears store at the Northgate Mall. NO HURRICANE DAMAGE ! [192] Strong winds and heavy rainfall in Central Florida left some wind damage and flooding, necessitating evacuations and rescues, including more than 200people in Orlo Vista after hundreds of homes were flooded. [265] Additionally, the Sun-Sentinel published before and after photos of several landmarks in the Florida Keys. [219], Two panther kittens escaped from the White Oak Conservation Center in Nassau County after the hurricane swept a tree into the fence of their enclosure; they were missing for 24 hours before being found in good health. [147] The Acklins settlement of Salina Point was cut off from the rest of the island by flooding, while Crooked Island had widespread roof damage. After beginning an eyewall replacement cycle, Irma weakened to a Category4 hurricane as it passed south of the Turks and Caicos Islands early on September8. First woman, and first African American, to be elected president of the. Other obstacles remain for a return", "Monroe County reopens Marathon after Hurricane Irma", "Middle Keys residents can return Saturday, but Lower Keys will have to wait one more day", "Hurricane Irma: Don't have Internet, cable or cell service? [153][154] Heavy showers in Dominica left multiple communities without power and water. St. Augustine High School was built by the Archdiocese of New Orleans with funds given by Catholics of the Archdiocese through the Youth Progress Program. [21] Obama returned after becoming president, visiting New Orleans in August 2010 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Cumulative total of death toll by country; see chart. 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[143] All departing flights at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport were canceled until October 30 at 3 p.m.[144], Governor of West Virginia Earl Ray Tomblin declared a state of emergency ahead of storm on October 29. [39] Mark Fischetti of Scientific American said that the jet stream's unusual shape was caused by the melting of Arctic ice. However, a Bahamas newspaper suggested that the actual death toll could be over 3,000. Similar warnings were issued for water sources in both the Westchester and Yonkers areas due to similarly high levels of bacteria. 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[29] At 02:00 UTC on September 2, Dorian made landfall on Grand Bahama near the same intensity, with the same sustained wind speed. 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Xavier University of Louisiana (also known as XULA) is a private, historically black, Catholic university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Time magazine wrote in 1965: "The boys are better trained than most Southern high school students of either race," says Harold Owens of Andover, one of the half-dozen leading prep schools that have accepted St. Aug students for intensive summer courses. Communications: Telecommunications infrastructure was heavily disrupted, impacting millions of people and thousands of businesses, destabilizing the economy of one of the biggest cities in the world. Six hours later, the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Irma, based on scatterometer data and satellite estimates. As the eye of Irma moved along the northern coast of Cuba, gradual weakening ensued due to land interaction, with the eye becoming cloud-filled and the intensity falling to a high-end Category2 storm later on September 9. Those that do qualify often choose not to use it because premiums are high and payouts are low, she added. Schools and public businesses closed on September 5 and 6. According to the school, its aim is to prepare students of all academic aptitudes to function successfully in their professional endeavors. [7], The high school opened on 27 September 1915 as Southern University of New Orleans,[8] later re-named after Francis Xavier (the namesake of Katharine's father). [7] The weather station at Esmeralda, Camagey, was damaged, with the wind gauge destroyed. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) found that roughly 25% of cell towers across 10 states were out of service at the peak of the storm. 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International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, Effects of Hurricane Irma in Florida Preparations, Effects of Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands, The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, U.S. Communications infrastructure was destroyed. The following is a list of hurricanes with all known deaths in the state associated with a storm. 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