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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1992
Page
3
The article outlines the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale from Category 1 to Category 5 with wind speeds, storm surge estimates, and typical damage. It notes Hugo as a $7 billion past example and highlights severe impacts near the shore and inland, including building and roof failures and widespread evacuation implications.
Coral Gables Florida residents face a looming hurricane season from June to November as officials warn of economic risk and insurance failures. National Hurricane Center Director Bob Sheets cites Hugo 7 billion in damage and forewarns a potential national catastrophe if two major storms strike in succession.
The article lists hurricane names for 1992 including Andrew Earl Bonnie Lisa Charley Mitch Danielle Earl Frances Georges Hermine Shary Ivan Tomas Jeanne Virginie. It discusses cyclical hurricane activity, landfall patterns, and predictions of heavier rain and more storms in the United States. It cites researchers William Gray and Sheets on coastal population risk and evacuation times, noting 50 hours to evacuate New Orleans in worst case and mass transit limits.
Endeavour returns to Cape Canaveral after a cross country flight atop a Boeing 747 shuttle carrier from Kelly Air Force Base. The nine day maiden mission ended with a landing at Edwards Air Force Base after a satellite rescue. Weather delays postponed the Florida arrival. Kennedy workers plan prep for the next mission in September.
Aiken Parks and Recreation offers a Summer Adventures Daycamp for ages 5-12 with swimming movies and field trips. The first session runs June 8 to July 2 and the second July 6 to July 31. Cost is 75 dollars for city residents and 82.50 for non residents with a five dollar sibling discount.
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