Puerto Rico Gov. "Despite the economic challenges Puerto Rico is facing, the approved budget has $15 million for the emergency fund," Rossello said in a statement. Rick Scott also declared a state of emergency on Monday, pressing the need for his state to get ready for Irma. "Hurricane Irma is a major and life-threatening storm and Florida must be prepared," Scott said in a statement. https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/40N9AjuXCo — @NHC_AtlanticIrma is set to hit the Puerto Rico on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Source: CBC News September 04, 2017 18:26 UTC