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Florida prepares for Hurricane Floyd

FTL99091305 - 13 SEPTEMBER 1999 - FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA: South Floridians wait in long lines at the local Home Depot, September 13, as they prepare for Hurricane Floyd. An evacuation order has been given for most of the Floridian Eastern Coast. jr/sk/Susan Knowles UPI

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