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Ivan: Hurricane damage estimated at 310 billion dollars
The Florida Panhandle faced devastation as Hurricane Ivan triggered 10 to 16 foot surge and widespread destruction from New Orleans to Panama City. Seven died in Escambia County including a heart attack victim in a shelter. Gas leaks, overturned appliances, collapsed homes, and a washed out Interstate 10 bridge marked a broad disaster with hundreds of thousands left without power and relief efforts underway.
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