Classes were suspended — students in Ibiza and Formentera were told to remain at school “until further notice” to avoid hazardous journeys. Emergency teams waded the streets and assessed the structural risks to homes and businesses. Small boats that usually bobbed lazily in marinas were lashed down; dumpsters floated like sad islands until crews could secure them. We are focused on rescue and making sure that everyone who needs help can communicate that need.”How Heavy Was the Rain? That’s not abstract data; that’s the source of storms packing unprecedented punch.”For island economies dependent on tourism, the implications are acute.