Watch: CNN Virtual Reality Video Shows Irma Damage on Sint Maarten/Saint Martin Up Close

For people who weren’t on Sint Maarten/Saint Martin during Hurricane Irma, it’s difficult to understand the extent of the damage, even after looking through the seemingly never-ending stream photos and videos of the aftermath.

CNN produced a haunting 360-degree virtual reality video that takes us onto the island and offers viewers the ability to move the camera on the screen to see all sides of the damage. It’s probably the closest that those of us who haven’t been there first-hand can get to understanding the full impact of the destruction caused by Irma.

For the locals that call this island home, it’s a heartbreaking reality that they must face, day in and day out, compounded by the fact that Hurricane Maria is now bearing down on them. The citizens of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin need our help. Please donate to help them today.

Here’s the URL of the video if it doesn’t appear below.