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Image: Hurricane Andrew - A large sign on the side of building gives the FEMA hot line number
Dade County, Florida, August 1992 -- A large sign on the side of building gives the FEMA hot line number. Disasters are devastating to the natural and man-made environment. FEMA provides federal aid and assistance to those who have been affected by all types of disaster. FEMA/Bob Epstein/Released