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Originally posted by ZTAngel
Didn't we have a near-miss from a really big hurricane a few years ago? I almost want to say it was Hurricane Floyd back in 1999. I just remember UCF kicking us out of the dorms which were probably some of the safest buildings in East Orlando. The dorms I was in were built in the 60's (older buildings tend to be built better) and the walls were concrete. Instead, I could either evacuate to the gym (um...no) or stay at a friend's place. I went to my friend's place and he lived in some rickety apartment that probably could've got taken out if someone breathed on it wrong. Everyone made a huge deal out of it and everyone was freaking out since it was coming right for Central Florida. Then, the Hurricane did what many of them do. It took a turn and headed for the Carolinas instead.
I know Florida (South Florida) had a few tropical storms and hurricanes in the mid to late 90's proceeding Andrew although none have been nearly destructive as Andrew.
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Ahh Floyd.... my Pi Kappa Phi friends threw a hurricane party at what was then Knights Krossing, in honor of good old Floyd.