As Irma weakens parts of Florida are assessing the damage. Others in more northern parts of Florida and in the southeastern United States are still bracing for damage from the newly downgraded Tropical Storm Irma.
And more storms are looming.
This hurricane season is being compared to the 2005 season, which was the last time the nation saw two powerful storms hit the mainland this close together.
As the storm progresses we ask how will the response today compare and what do we learn about preparation with each hurricane hit?
GUESTS
Russell Lewis, NPR’s Southern Bureau Chief; @NPRrussell
Wilson Sayre, WLRN Reporter; @WilsonSayre
Alex Sink, Former Chief Financial Officer of the state of Florida; former treasurer on the board of trustees on the Florida State Board of Administration; past democratic nominee for Governor of Florida; @AlexSinkFlorida
Brakkton Booker, Reporter, WAMU;
@brakktonbooker
Rick Hirsch, Managing Editor, Miami Herald; @rickhirsch
For more, visit http://the1a.org.
© 2017 WAMU 88.5 – American University Radio.
Copyright 2021 WAMU 88.5. To see more, visit WAMU 88.5.