KevinMD March 2, 2025
We heard of Hurricane Irma only a handful of days before it smacked straight through 5th Avenue in my hometown. The predicted storm paths sent the hurricane sweeping through Miami—across the coast. When the storm path shifted, it was almost too late for my family to evacuate. Its 180 mph winds and 10–15 foot storm surge were catastrophic, costing the lives of 84 people.
It was the coordinated response of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with state and local governments, that saved many more. Search and rescue missions conducted by both FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard saved 1,332 lives after Hurricane Irma, as well as 53 pets. After the immediate impact of the storm, FEMA transported over...
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