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Hurricane Andrew in Florida
WAX2002082301 - WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) - Saturday, August 24, 2002 is the 10th anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Andrew in Florida on August 24, 1992. This image shows four consecutive NOAA-11 images at 12 hour intervals (ordered from right to left) on 08/22/1992 12:46 UTC, 08/23/1992 12:35 UTC , 08/24/1992 13:53 UTC, and 08/25/1992 13:32 UTC. cc/HO/NOAA UPI .

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Deer found inside python in Florida
Deer found inside python in Florida
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The intact body of a 76-pound deer was found inside a nearly 16-foot-long Burmese python in the Florida Everglades, officials said.
Study: Hurricanes lead to fetal distress
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Infants born to women who've survived a hurricane face significant fetal distress risks and can experience long-term healthcare problems, a U.S. study says.
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Florida woman without power for 15 years
MIAMI, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- An elderly South Florida woman who has been living without power since Hurricane Andrew is preparing to enjoy her first hot bath in 15 years.
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Today is Friday, Sept. 1, the 244th day of 2006 with 121 to follow.
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Today is Monday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2006 with 125 to follow.
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Today is Thursday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2006 with 129 to follow.
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“ Given the fact that the potential financial risk will increase even without any increase in the number of hurricane events simply by adding exposure due to population growth and increase of wealth, the amount of capital to cover these risks could be much better used, ”
Insurers still feel impact of Andrew
United Press International
“ There is always some uncertainty in determining the maximum winds in a hurricane, and Andrew is no exception, ”
Andrew elevated to Category 5 hurricane
United Press International
“ Although significant changes have occurred in building codes since Hurricane Andrew, many of which should tend to reduce hurricane damage, major changes are still needed, ”
Tougher building codes protect Florida
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“ When I was doing a briefing on Friday, I said that it is not going to be a problem on the weekend, ”
Florida remembers Andrew after 10 years
United Press International
“ The upcoming June 1-Nov. 30 hurricane season continues to look like an above-average one, ”
Active hurricane season forecast
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