What are some less known facts about Hurricane Andrew?

Here are 20 facts about Hurricane Andrew, the third-costliest tropical cyclone in U.S. history: Hurricane Andrew had humble beginnings, ... No one knew what to do. There was no plan. As a result, a large segment of our community that had been reduced to a 'third world' existence remained that way.". read more

Here are some facts about Hurricane Andrew: Hurricane Andrew formed on 16th August 1992 and it came to an end on 28th August 1992. It mainly affected The Bahamas, and Florida and Louisiana (in the United States). When it happened in August 1992, Hurricane Andrew was the costliest hurricane to ever hit the United States. read more

Hurricane Andrew, which made landfall in Miami-Dade 20 years ago today, showed South Florida what can happen when things go awry. Building codes and construction practices were called into question when entire neighborhoods of houses and mobile homes were destroyed and scattered. read more