Hurricane Irma Hits Barbuda, Silence From Residents Sparks Fears

After Hurricane Irma slammed into the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, the apparent silence from residents on the island spurred fears of the worst on social media. People took to Twitter and other sites to ask for information as little came out of the island.

It appeared nobody had made contact with anyone in Barbuda for at least a few hours after the storm hit, prompting serious concerns about the welfare of all those on the island.