Ukrainian Olympic champion Lilia Podkopaeva, who lives and works in America in the state of Florida, told about the hurricane "Irma", it says in "Snidanku 1 + 1".

According to Lily, fortunately, her home in Florida spared the natural disaster. During the raging storm, Podkopaeva and her children came to Ukraine. The sportswoman all the time was in touch with American friends who kept her informed.

"Everyone was preparing for a serious storm, he was a 5-point scale, perhaps the biggest in history. I was with the children here, but my friends were there. We were constantly in touch. The big blow fell on Naples, it's 75 miles from Tampa - the place where I live. I saw the photos that my friends sent, in the pool they specially heated the furniture, which they use on the street, so that it does not fly away. In general, there passed by, but the palms are torn out, the water has risen by two meters, "- told about the consequences of the terrible elements Lilia.

However, she noted, she liked how the Americans calmly and harmoniously acted during the extreme situation.

"You know that I liked that people were calm enough to prepare, knew what to do, because to these hurricanes Florida is ready for something. The season of hurricanes falls, starting from July to November. We were not hooked at all, the rain was strong, the wind, but it all cost. Hurricane went there a little to Atlanta, "added Podkopayeva.

Recall last week the world's attention was riveted by the deadly hurricane Irma, which covered the countries and islands of the Caribbean.

The hurricane almost destroyed the island of Barbuda, disfigured the island of Saint-Martin, flew to Puerto Rico and attacked the Caribbean. Soon, "Irma" went to the south of the US and hit the state of Florida.

A few days ago the hurricane "Irma" reached the highest destructive category and destroyed everything in its path.