Hurricane Irma: massive damage across Caribbean as death toll rises to 10 – live

At least 10 people killed in Caribbean in the wake of the stormCategory five hurricane rakes towards Dominican Republic and HaitiWhere is Irma heading? Mapping the path of destruction‘Cars flew over our heads’: survivors recount the havoc 2.57pm BST “If you’re in an evacuation area, do not wait to get out,” Scott says. “We can’t save you after the storm starts.”The governor tells families they should “be aggressive” in steps to protect their families. “This is not a storm you can sit and wait through.”At my direction, @MyFDOT has waived all tolls across Florida roadways. This should help families evacuate quickly and safely. 2.51pm BST Florida governor Rick Scott has delivered a press conference to update residents about what the state is doing and what Floridians can do to protect themselves.Miami Dade county, the most populated in the state, should expect “deadly storm surge and life threatening winds”, Scott says. “We can expect this along the entire east coast,” he continues, with landfall in the Florida Keys as early as Friday night.We can expect additional evacuations as this storm continues to near our state. Continue reading…
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