Irma weakens to Category 1 Hurricane but still poses threat September 12, 2017 by shameen A picture taken on September 11, 2017 shows the rubbles from collapsed buildings in Grand-Case, on the French Caribbean island of Saint-Martin after it was hit by Hurricane Irma. / AFP PHOTO / Martin BUREAU A tree trimmer cuts a tree that was blocking US1 when hurricane Irma passed through the area in Miami, Florida on September 11, 2017. Irma weakened early to a tropical storm as it continued on a northward path through Florida, the National Hurricane Center said. / AFP PHOTO / Gaston De Cardenas A mother comforts her child as they wait in front of Grand-Case Esperance airport entrance to leave Saint-Martin, on September 10, 2017 on the French Carribean island of Saint-Martin after it was devastated by Irma hurricane. People on the islands of Saint Martin and Saint Barts turn to the colossal task of rebuilding after Hurricane Irma laid waste to their infrastructure and shattered their lives. / AFP PHOTO / Martin BUREAU JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 11: People explore storm surge flood waters from Hurricane Irma along the St. Johns River at Memorial Park on September 11, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. Flooding in downtown Jacksonville along the river topped a record set during Hurricane Dora in 1965. Sean Rayford/Getty Images/AFP