Hurricane Irma hit the American state of Florida. At least three people became victims of the disaster, euronews reported.. As a result of the violence of the elements without electricity, more than 3 million consumers remained, some areas were de-energized by 95%. More than 6 million people were called to mandatory evacuation, almost a third of the population. In temporary shelters, the shelter found 120 thousand. human. President of the United States Donald Trump declared Florida "the zone of the largest natural disaster".

In this regard, federal funds will be allocated to help those affected by the disaster. By the evening of Sunday the hurricane "Irma" weakened to the 2nd category, but still represents a serious danger. The maximum wind speed reaches 49 m / s. The element passed over Fort Myers and is currently moving towards Tampa Bay. As previously reported, in the Caribbean islands, the hurricane Irma killed at least 22 people.

Original article: Hurricane Irma in Florida: de-energized millions of homes, killing 3 people (video).