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| In
2004 the Caribbean was hit by major hurricanes within three
months, causing widespread devastation. However the Red Cross
was there to pick up the pieces, and help people rebuild their
lives and livelihoods. |
| Hurricane
Charley |
Hurricane
Charley highlights auxiliary role
Hurricane Charley has swept through Cuba
and is heading north towards the American state of Florida,
where the authorities have declared a state of emergency and
nearly one million people have been urged to leave their homes. |
| Hurricane
Frances |
Hurricane
Frances hits Florida
With winds of 95mph, Frances hurricane made on Florida’s
east coast knocking out power to at least two million homes,
toppling trees and drenching areas with torrential rains. The
American Red Cross opened 249 shelters throughout the state
providing safe shelter to more than 80,000 people. |
| Hurricane
Ivan |
Silence
of shock gives way to sounds of hammer
Grenadians are a nation in shock. Only
a week ago, their peaceful Caribbean island was a paradise on
earth. Untouched by hurricanes for almost 50 years, people were
by no means prepared for the frightful disaster that struck
on 7 September. |
| Hurricane
Jane |
Red
Cross support pours into flood-hit Haiti
Some 200,000 people in Gonaïves
were affected by Tropical Storm Jeanne, losing their homes,
belongings or livelihoods. Jeanne left over 1,500 people dead
and 2,600 injured, while more than 1,000 are still unaccounted
for. |
Disaster management
