and killed more than 200,000 people. Tropical-storm-force winds buffed much of the region too, causing damage. By the evening of November 8, 20 people were confirmed dead and 30,000 people were in shelters. Overall 35 people were killed. August 4, 2011 - Tropical Storm Emily's remnants move over Hispaniola, dropping 20 inches of rainfall and killing four people. Consecutive hours of rainfall flooded many rivers and forced them to break their banks, though there was no reported significant damage in areas bordering the river. Rough waves forming from offshore squalls affected boating operations and damaged seaside homes. Severe flooding and mudslides left 56 communities isolated from the outside world. More than 7,534 people were displaced, of which 1,549 had been seeking refuge in shelters. In Haiti, Emily spared the destruction they forecasted because Emily had dissipated. Still, 235 people were evacuated in Jacmel and Tabarre, 65 prisoners were evacuated in Gonaïves and Miragoâne, and 300 residents were evacuated in Artibonite by the civil protection team. Rainfall had damaged over 300 homes, and a body was found in a ravine near Les Cayes; their death is unknown while another person was injured after being hit with a falling tree. High winds caused damage to property in Jacmel and Léogâne. August 22, 2011 – Hurricane Irene moves just north of Hispaniola as a Category 1 hurricane, producing gales and rainfall. In the Dominican Republic the highest reported winds were in Cibao, downing trees and power poles. Swollen rivers flooded homes and buildings as Irene dropped rain all over the region. In San Cristóbal a bride collapsed because of heavy rainfall saturating the soil. Overall 2,929 households were affected, with 16 damaged beyond repair, 8 people were killed, and damage was $1 billion DRP ($30 million USD). August 25, 2012 – Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Haiti with winds, causing floods and strong winds. As many as 5,000 people were evacuated in Haiti from their tents as entire camps collapsed from wind and rain. The President, Michel Martelly cancelled his trip to Japan so he could coordinate disaster efforts. Agricultural damage in Haiti accounted up to $242 million in damage while damage to the electrical infrastructure was around $7.9 million ($336 million gourdes) dollars in damage and 24 people were killed, with some reports up to 29 deaths. In the Dominican Republic 5 people were killed and there were some reports of power