SUGAR LAND--September 7, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Florida continues to prepare for the worst as Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Caribbean, hitting a string of islands in the northern Lesser Antilles before tearing into Puerto Rico. With evacuations underway along its southern coast, the Sunshine State already is looking toward what could be a lengthy and costly cleanup. According to Industrial Info's database, there are 765 industrial plants that are potentially in Irma's path.

Within this article: Details on how residents and industries in the region are coping with Irma's impact, including power stations and refineries in the hurricane's path.