Hurricane Erin Escalates to Catastrophic Category 5: Is America Prepared for the Next Storm Surge?

As Hurricane Erin surged to a devastating Category 5 status with winds reaching nearly 160 mph, alarm bells must ring across America—not just for our Caribbean neighbors but for our own national security and safety. While this ferocious tempest currently churns northeast of Anguilla and north of Puerto Rico, its trajectory toward U.S. territories like the Virgin Islands demands urgent scrutiny.How Safe Are Our Shores From A Growing Climate Threat?The National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirms Erin’s rapid intensification is emblematic of broader patterns NOAA warns characterize this year’s Atlantic hurricane season—a “superior to normal” threat level with up to nine...