1992Hurricane Andrew Causes Devastation in Bahamas and United States

August 24 – 28: Hurricane Andrew kills 65 and causes $26.5 b...
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❄️ Northeastern United States Blizzard

February 57: The Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978 hits the New England region and the New York metropolitan area, killing about 100, and causing over US$520 million in damage.
Northeastern United States Blizzard (1978)
WeatherNatural DisasterNew EnglandNew YorkFatalities
United StatesUnited States

🦠 AIDS Epidemic Identified in the United States

June 5: The AIDS epidemic officially begins in the United States, having originated in Africa; making this to be an ongoing pandemic.
EpidemicPandemicPublic HealthDiseaseHIVGlobal Health Crisis
United StatesUnited States

🌪️ Hurricane Andrew Causes Devastation in Bahamas and United States

August 2428: Hurricane Andrew kills 65 and causes $26.5 billion in damages in the Bahamas and the United States.
Hurricane Andrew Causes Devastation in Bahamas and United States (1992)
Natural DisasterHurricanesClimate ChangeFloridaDisaster ReliefEconomic ImpactWeatherDamage
BahamasBahamasUnited StatesUnited States

🌀 Hurricane Sandy Causes Billions in Damage and Hundreds of Deaths

October 22November 22: Hurricane Sandy causes $70 billion in damage and kills 233 people.
Hurricane Sandy Causes Billions in Damage and Hundreds of Deaths (2012)
Natural DisasterHurricanesClimate ChangeInfrastructure DamageLoss of Life
United StatesUnited StatesCanadaCanadaCubaCubaBahamasBahamasJamaicaJamaicaHaitiHaitiDominican RepublicDominican Republic

🌀 Devastating Hurricane Season: Harvey, Irma, and Maria Cause Widespread Destruction

This year's Atlantic Hurricane season features Hurricane Harvey, which kills 107 and becomes the costliest hurricane in US history, as well as Hurricane Irma, killing 134, and Hurricane Maria, killing 3,059.
Devastating Hurricane Season: Harvey, Irma, and Maria Cause Widespread Destruction (2017)
HurricanesNatural DisasterClimate ChangeExtreme WeatherDisaster ReliefEnvironmental Impact
United StatesUnited States

🌀 Hurricane Ian Devastates Cuba and the United States

September 2730: Hurricane Ian impacts Cuba and the US, causing catastrophic damage to both nations, killing at least 157 people, 16 missing, and leaving millions without power, including the entirety of Cuba.
Hurricane Ian Devastates Cuba and the United States (2022)
HurricaneNatural DisasterClimate ChangeExtreme WeatherInfrastructure DamageFloridaEmergency ResponseDisaster Relief
CubaCubaUnited StatesUnited States