Hurricane Mathew has been downgraded to category three. Please heed evacuation orders on coastal areas. A state of emergency has been declared by President Obama in three American states and the National Guard has been deployed. Teams of first responders are moving to critical areas. Over 400 are dead in Haiti, hit by winds over 200 km an hour. More bodies are expected to be found as waters subside. News from the region is slow because more isolated areas have been unable to communicate. Haiti manufactures uniforms for American companies that export to the hotel and health industry, worldwide.
21:51 West Australian time-Update.
The National Hurricane website is down. There is minor damage reported at the Kennedy Space centre. Half a million people in Florida are without power.
22:05 West Australian time-Update.
The Sidney Lanier bridge is closed. Death toll in Haiti may be closer to 600, until official reports are confirmed.
22:49 West Australian time-Update.
Ports are closed at Savannah and Brunswick,Ga. Pan American Health Organisation warns of imminent cholera escalation in Haiti. Care Haiti were on the ground, in many isolated areas, in preparation for Hurricane Mathew and are working at removing people and supplying safe water.
21:51 West Australian time-Update.
The National Hurricane website is down. There is minor damage reported at the Kennedy Space centre. Half a million people in Florida are without power.
22:05 West Australian time-Update.
The Sidney Lanier bridge is closed. Death toll in Haiti may be closer to 600, until official reports are confirmed.
22:49 West Australian time-Update.
Ports are closed at Savannah and Brunswick,Ga. Pan American Health Organisation warns of imminent cholera escalation in Haiti. Care Haiti were on the ground, in many isolated areas, in preparation for Hurricane Mathew and are working at removing people and supplying safe water.
