Hurricane “Florence” could endanger in the southeastern United States also tourist destinations such as the historic city of Charleston or the U.S. capital of Washington, as well as beaches.
In Charleston, Florence “danger” for the historic and colorful colonial-style houses in the old town, which attracts with its Bars and Cafés, and millions of tourists annually.
Horse-drawn carriage in front of a colonial-style house in Charleston
The approximately 130,000 inhabitants, this port city in South Carolina to Floods used to: The in the 17. Century city founded on one of the rivers that are wrapped Peninsula close to the Atlantic ocean. Also hurricanes are familiar to the residents of Charleston and surrounding area – usually, they defy you with “Hurricane Parties”. But this Time, no party mood For the entire town, an evacuation arrangement is in place since Tuesday.
Historic Fort Sumter
On Fort Sumter near Charleston, began on 12. April 1861 with the first artillery shots between the troops of the Northern and the southern States of the American civil war. Today, the fortress, and their guns are among the most important tourist attractions in the Region. Further North in Virginia, the pretty colonial city of Williamsburg, and the historic sites of Jamestown and Yorktown. Evacuation orders do not apply here, however, could bring “Florence” of Flooding.
The beach in the vicinity of Kitty Hawk
The island chain Outer Banks extends as a long narrow strip of 300 km length of the coast of North Carolina. Part of pristine sandy beaches form the dividing line between the Atlantic ocean and the mainland. On one of these Islands, of Roanoke, were in 1585, the first English settlers. But their fate is currently unclear. One of them returned for several years to Europe, and found on his return to the island no more. On a tree he found the inscription “Croatoan”, the name of an Indian tribe.
On the Outer Banks Orvile and Wilbur the Wright brothers on 17. December 1903 the first motorized flight. They launched their flying machine with the help of a ramp in the sand dunes of Kitty Hawk. A Museum is currently being renovated, is reminiscent of the aviation pioneers. It’s supposed to on 28. September will be re-opened. The to the Wright brothers reminding the monument was closed on Tuesday.
Around 1.7 million inhabitants of North and South Carolina and Virginia are invited to bring in security
The sandy beaches of the tourist hotspots like Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach in the state of Virginia are lined with countless Hotels and Restaurants. The visitors are strolling promenades on the beach, take advantage of the entertainment on offer and enjoy the pleasant climate, because in the off-season, Mr. inside in mild temperatures. In the case of storms, the sea open, unprotected beaches are at risk, however, particularly.
Tourist bus in front of the Capitol in Washington
The U.S. capital of Washington with the Capitol, the White house and many museums could also get the massive hurricane “Florence”. The management of a wetland landscape based capital has declared a state of emergency. Since the days of heavy rain in the Region. In the middle of Washington to the nearby historic town of Alexandria, in the state of Virginia, there were already Floods.
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