Summary and Natural Disasters - Hurricane Irma was downgraded to a tropical storm on Monday 11 September, but with near hurricane-force winds still being felt in some areas. The tropical storm is affecting coastal areas of Georgia and South Carolina, and eastern Alabama; you can find further information and updates on the websites of FEMA, Florida Disaster, Georgia Emergency Management, South Carolina Emergency Management and North Carolina Emergency Management, as well as on the websites of local authorities in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands; you should continue to follow the advice of the local authorities and any evacuation orders. The post-storm situation remains dangerous, with extreme flooding, power outages and limited communications. The storm is not the only hazard, many electric lines will be down and some buildings may not be structurally sound. This may mean our ability to provide physical assistance becomes limited. You should consider your travel plans very carefully, staying in contact with your airline and/or tour operator as appropriate.
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