Hurricane Andrew 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago Hurricane Andrew tore through South Florida and changed this region forever. The Category 5 hurricane destroyed over 25,000 homes, damaged over 100,000 others, and resulted in dozens of deaths.

Did you experience Hurricane Andrew? Tell us about it below.

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How would you describe Hurricane Andrew to someone who wasn't there?

Did Hurricane Andrew change you or change your life in any way? If so, how?

What material items did you lose in the storm, and what did you find after the storm (that didn't
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