Friday, August 28, 2015

Tropical Storm Erika Kills At Least 12 in Caribbean, Florida Governor Declares Emergency

The governor of Florida declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of Tropical Storm Erika, which has killed at least 12 people as it rakes the Caribbean.

Gov. Rick Scott said the storm constitutes a "severe threat." Erika is expected to reach Florida late Sunday or early Monday, but it's not clear how strong the storm will be.

Roosevelt Skerrit, the prime minister of the Caribbean island of Dominica, tweeted that 12 people were confirmed dead in heavy flooding there, "but the number may be higher." He appealed for fresh water and supplies.

He said he was on his way to Petite Savanne, the area hit hardest. He said he did not know how many people were hurt.

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