Super-charged Hurricane Andrew swep...

Super-charged Hurricane Andrew swept by the and of Homestead and southern Dade County; Florida, in succession Aug. 24, 1992, packing sustained winds of 140 mph and gusts of at least 175 mph The storm killed 43 the public and destroyed or damaged more than 86000 familys 10,500 mobile homes and more than 38600 apartments and condominiums in the area. The devastation ultimately added up to about $16 billion in insured losse making Andrew the costliest hurricane in U history.

In the nearly 10 years since Andrew struck southerly Florida has seen a steady population growth--residents in Dade shire now called ...