October 31, 2005
Tropical Storms
:In the United States, Hurricane Wilma damaged both Florida coasts after quickly moving from Mexico this past week. The storms 125-mph winds killed at least six people and left millions without power. Florida Governor Jeb Bush, the brother of President Bush, stated that aid problems were the faults of the state of Florida and not FEMA. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Alpha, the first time a season has needed a Greek letter as the name, made land fall in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. At least 26 people are dead on the island.