An Airbus A400M military aircraft took off in Orleans, France on September 9, 2017. Onboard, a Puma helicopter and humanitarian freight to bolster relief support in French Overseas Territories after hurricane Irma struck. An Airbus A400M military aircraft coming from Orleans, France, landed in Fort-de France, the capital of France's Caribbean overseas department of Martinique on September 9, 2017. Onboard, a Puma helicopter and humanitarian freight to bolster relief support in French Overseas Territories after hurricane Irma struck. On 6 and 7 September 2017, the island was hit by Category 5 Hurricane Irma, which caused widespread and significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. A total of 11 deaths had been reported as of 8 September. France's Minister of the Interior said on 8 September that most of the schools were destroyed on the French half of the island. In addition to damage caused by high winds, there were reports of serious flood damage to businesses in the village of Marigot. Looting was also a serious problem. France sent aid as well as additional police and emergency personnel to the island. 95% of the structures were damaged or destroyed. Photo by R. Nicolas-Nelson/ECPAD/ABACAPRESS.COM
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