# Hurricane Andrew

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-04**: 3D-printed living seawall installed — Workers install a Kind Designs living seawall at Church by the Sea in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- **1992-08-24**: Hurricane Andrew strikes southern Florida — Category 5 hurricane damages or destroys tens of thousands of homes; Jeffrey Huber's childhood home loses its roof.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### Atlantic hurricane season at 7% of normal as El Niño smothers storms
2026-09-12 16:37:08 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has set a satellite-era record for inactivity, with zero hurricanes through mid-September and overall activity at just 7% of normal. A powerful El Niño is overriding warm ocean temperatures with wind shear, dry air, and sinking motion that suppress storm formation. Climate and risk professionals are watching how long the pattern holds and whether a late-season storm — like 1992's Hurricane Andrew — upends the quiet.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/atlantic-hurricane-season-7-percent-normal-el-nino-2026

### Florida Shows How to Adapt as 129M Americans Face Coastal Flood Risk
2026-08-22 18:19:40 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Florida is emerging as a real-world adaptation lab, with architects redesigning coastal infrastructure to live with rising seas and stronger storms. Nearly 40% of the U.S. population lives in coastal counties, and Miami Beach already sees knee-deep flooding during ordinary rain. The state's experiments offer early policy and resilience signals for coastal communities nationwide.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/florida-builds-to-adapt-sea-level-rise-129m-coastal-risk

### Florida Adapts: 129M Coastal Residents Face Rising Seas and Storms
2026-08-22 17:04:47 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

Florida is emerging as a real-world laboratory for coastal climate adaptation, deploying 3D-printed living seawalls and resilient urban design. With 129 million Americans living in coastal counties, the state's shift from hard concrete barriers to multi-functional shoreline protection could shape standards far beyond the Gulf Coast.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/florida-climate-adaptation-129m-coastal-residents

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