As Irma leaves, Antigua and Barbuda now under a hurricane watch for Jose

Irma destroyed about 95% of buildings in Barbuda. GERBEN VAN ES/AFP/Getty Images

• 31,000 people have evacuated the Florida Keys so far
• If Florida Keys residents don't leave, they're on their own, official says 
• Florida activates 7,000 National Guard troops
• Irma is headed for Florida
• After Irma, Antigua and Barbuda now under a hurricane watch for Jose

At least nine people have been reported dead from the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma. The hurricane furiously swept across the Caribbean with winds up to 120mph, reducing buildings to rubble and causing widespread flooding. Irma is a category five hurricane, the highest possible level. 

The small islands of Barbuda and St Martin have been reported to be 95% destroyed, and the death toll is likely to rise officials say.

The hurricane is currently north of the Dominican Republic and swiftly heading towards Turks and Caicos. It is estimated that it will hit Florida in a few hours.