Bahamian Native Describes Chaotic Scene As Irene Approaches
Wedding Officiant Surprised Entire Island Chain Will Be Impacted
Updated: 12:50 PM EDT Aug 26, 2011
Cathleen O'Toole
WPBF Reporter
William Miller has called New Providence Island in the Bahamas home for all of his 76 years. Even though he's weathered many tropical systems throughout that time, Hurricane Irene is remarkable, he said.The wedding officiate is surprised that the entire island chain will be impacted by the storm that is now a Category 3. Typically, he said, some islands will get hit, while others are just brushed.Miller will spend the storm at home with his wife. He said his residence is strong enough for the weather-maker. Miller said many shelters are open for people who don't enjoy similar accommodations."The traffic is bumper to bumper," Miller said Wednesday afternoon. "The food stores are sold out of food. The lumber stores are sold out of lumber. And you can't find a battery; you can't find a battery no place on the island. It's just, it's just terrible."
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William Miller has called New Providence Island in the Bahamas home for all of his 76 years. Even though he's weathered many tropical systems throughout that time, Hurricane Irene is remarkable, he said.
The wedding officiate is surprised that the entire island chain will be impacted by the storm that is now a Category 3. Typically, he said, some islands will get hit, while others are just brushed.
Miller will spend the storm at home with his wife. He said his residence is strong enough for the weather-maker. Miller said many shelters are open for people who don't enjoy similar accommodations.
"The traffic is bumper to bumper," Miller said Wednesday afternoon. "The food stores are sold out of food. The lumber stores are sold out of lumber. And you can't find a battery; you can't find a battery no place on the island. It's just, it's just terrible."