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Image: Hurricane Andrew - Residents receive aid from the American Red Cross (2)
Dade County, Fla., August 24,1992 -- Volunteer assistance was received from volunteer organizations including the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. One million people were evacuated and 54 died in this hurricane. FEMA News Photo (FEMA Photo by Bob Epstein/Released) Date: Jul 22, 2022