Earlier this week hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean islands leaving destroyed homes and buildings and a widespread amount of flooding. The island of Barbuda, home to approximately 2,000 people have been hit hard by this storm. 90% of the islands structures have been damaged and at least 1 person was killed. The once beautiful island is now being called “Practically Uninhabitable” by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The island's St. Bartholomew, home to 9,200, and St. Martin, home to 75,000, were also in the path of the storm. There has been a total of 3 people reported dead and several others seriously injured. Now, the category 5 hurricane is leaving a trail of destruction as it curves towards Puerto Rico, Cuba and Florida, with the hurricane comes possible health threats.
This hurricane is going to affect the physical health of the residents in several ways. Perhaps the most notable being possible death and other serious injuries. As the storm carves through the South East, flying debris and flooding become health hazards. Additionally, due to the lack of clean water and proper sanitation during a hurricane, illness are more likely to spread. Likewise, there are going to be …show more content…
Some of the people affected by the storm have been separated from loved ones. In addition to have been separated, family and friends have have no way to reach each other, with all communication on Barbuda lost. The National Office of Disaster Services said “We are presently trying to reestablish communication with Barbuda to get a clearer picture of the situation there. The last communication with Barbuda was about 12:30 a.m. Before communication was lost we got reports of several buildings having damaged roofs, including the Police Station,” Lastly, the loss of belongings could take a toll on the social health of people. Victims could lost their homes, cars, valuables, causing thousands of dollars in
This hurricane is going to affect the physical health of the residents in several ways. Perhaps the most notable being possible death and other serious injuries. As the storm carves through the South East, flying debris and flooding become health hazards. Additionally, due to the lack of clean water and proper sanitation during a hurricane, illness are more likely to spread. Likewise, there are going to be …show more content…
Some of the people affected by the storm have been separated from loved ones. In addition to have been separated, family and friends have have no way to reach each other, with all communication on Barbuda lost. The National Office of Disaster Services said “We are presently trying to reestablish communication with Barbuda to get a clearer picture of the situation there. The last communication with Barbuda was about 12:30 a.m. Before communication was lost we got reports of several buildings having damaged roofs, including the Police Station,” Lastly, the loss of belongings could take a toll on the social health of people. Victims could lost their homes, cars, valuables, causing thousands of dollars in