Hurricane Irma: Insured losses projected up to historic $65 billion
Human life and safety remains the top priority for all in the path of a dangerous storm already blamed for at least 23 deaths, but
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The estimate was based on the forecast track as of early Saturday, though a lot could change in the next 24 to 48 hours. Any change would affect which parts of the state take the brunt of damaging winds, storm surges and other devastating effects. A shifting forecast track has been putting the state's west coast and possibly
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AIR said its loss estimates for the
Hurricane Katrina in 2005 cost
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By comparison, Hurricane Andrew in 1992 cost
Hurricane Sandy in 2012 produced
It is too early to know the full costs of Hurricane Harvey in
The immediate concern is making sure people are as safe as they can be, but state officials said they are taking steps to be prepared for what comes afterward, including rescue efforts, recovery and insurance claims.
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"As Hurricane Irma moves closer to
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