Better Building Codes Cut Property Loss

The most costly storm ever to strike the United States slammed into South Florida 10 years ago this month. By the time Hurricane Andrew moved off, entire communities had been reduced to little more than piles of broken lumber.

More than 200,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Insured losses are estimated at more than $19 billion.

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