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Experts fear toll as hurricane season looms this year
NEW ORLEANS AP reports forecasters warn of deadly, unpredictable storms as the season begins. Neil Frank says a catastrophic landfall will occur somewhere with insufficient evacuation time. NOAA head Richard A. Frank estimates 15 billion in 1980s losses if trends repeat, noting coastal development raises risk. Hurricane Frederic cited as costly but less deadly example.
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National Hurricane Center
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