Irma Rips Caribbean Islands in Devastation as Jose Follows
Apocalyptic scenes unfold in Haiti Barbuda St Martin and St Barthelemy as Hurricane Irma leaves widespread destruction and up to full blackout. Jose strengthens toward the Leeward Islands prompting watches and evacuations. The Pentagon deploys ships aircraft and Marines to assist relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Caribbean
Irma
Jose
Barbuda
St. Martin
St. Martin and
St. Barthelemy
St. Barts
Dieter Schaede
National Hurricane Center
Leeward Islands
Tigua
Anguilla
National
Michael Joseph
The
Red
France
Overseas Territories
Annick Girardin
Marilou Rohan
NOS
Rohan
Schaede
Cole Bay
Pentagon
Navy
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Sint Maarten
St. Martin Island
After Harvey Hazard Lingers Benzene Risks From Houston Flooding
Receding waters expose long term health dangers as benzene from refineries enters floodwaters and wastewater systems. EPA teams assess Superfund sites for contaminant release while officials warn of unknown chemicals in mud and private wells. Environmentalists urge caution as extensive testing continues.
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Harvey
Washington
Houston
Texas
EPA
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Kinder Morgan Petcoke LP
San Jacinto
Sasol Chemicals USA
Green Bayou
Shaye Wolf
Center For Biological Diversity
Elena Craft
Environmental Defense Fund
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Iowa
the Gazette
Erin Jordan
Iowa Public Radio
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