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According to the National Hurricane Center, the core of the fast-moving Category 1 storm, which had sustained winds of 85 miles per hour, was moving over the eastern Caribbean Sea as of 5 p.m. Eastern time. The storm was 500 miles southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, heading west at 30 miles per hour.
Dennis Feltgen, a spokesperson for the National Hurricane Center in Miami, said, It s rushing. Over the next 36 to 48 hours, we don t see any major strengthening.
Hurricane Warning in the Caribbean
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A hurricane warning was issued for Jamaica, the Dominican Republic s southern regions, and Haiti. A hurricane watch was in force for many Cuban provinces, meaning that hurricane conditions were conceivable but not likely.
After another day without finding survivors, the rescue work enters a delicate phase.
Search-and-rescue personnel on top of the rubble of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla., on Friday.Credit.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press
July 3, 2021
Following another painstaking, dangerous and ultimately fruitless day in the search for survivors, the rescue effort at the site of the Champlain Towers South collapse appeared to be entering a delicate new phase, as officials and rescuers continued to quietly acknowledge the possibility that no more victims would be found alive, though they refused to abandon all hope.
No survivors have been found since the day of the disaster in Surfside, Fla., more than a week ago, and although federal, state and local officials said they remained committed to the rescue effort, there was no sign of letup in the extraordinary challenges at the site of the condominium collapse.
7/3/2021
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that, after discussion with local officials in Surfside and structural engineers, the remainder of Champlain Building South will be demolished this weekend prior to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa to ensure the safety of residents and first responders. Demolition activities will be scheduled within 36 hours. First responders will resume search and rescue efforts as quickly as possible after the demolition. The state will also cover all costs associated with the demolition of the building.
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett for a press briefing to provide updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response.