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On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Florida, destroying a large swath of South Florida, most notably the city of Homestead. Two days later, on Aug. 26, Andrew came ashore on the central Louisiana coast as a Category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Andrew was the second-costliest tropical cyclone in U.S. history and killed 23 people in the U.S.
Quick facts
Category 5
The strength of Hurricane Andrew at landfall based on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds measured at 165 mph. Andrew was originally measured as a Category 4 storm but was later upgraded to Category 5 status in 2002 based on a reanalysis of wind speeds.
$26.5 billion
The damage caused by Hurricane Andrew in the United States.
25,524
The number of homes destroyed by Andrew in Dade County. An additional 101,241 homes were damaged.
60,512
Population of Homestead, according to the 2010 Census taken April 1, 2010.
106 percent
Percentage growth of the population in Homestead between 1992 and 2010. The estimated 1992 population of Homestead was 29,431.
23,419
The number of housing units in Homestead, according to the 2010 Census.
$209,100
Median home value of owner-occupied units in Homestead.
28.4 percent
The percentage of people who live below poverty level in Homestead.
Sources: National Hurricane Center, U.S. Census Bureau
2012 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HURRICANE GUIDE
Before the storm
- Play it safe, be prepared
- Start early to make trees storm-safe
- Take steps to minimize damage to pool area
- Storm prep vital for boats, boaters
- Protect your loved ones and history
- Plan ahead to get into special needs shelter
- Keep medical records safe by storing them electronically
- Be thorough before, after hurricane to ensure coverage
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- Have a plan for evacuation
- Generator safety crucial before use
- Types of window protection
- Types of hurricane intensity
During the storm
- Stay safe by heeding these weather tips
- Be alert to these road projects during 2012 hurricane season
After the storm
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- Check out contractors before you hire someone to do repairs
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