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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