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Tsunami Facts vs. Florida Hurricane Facts

Via Converger's diary at Daily Kos


Number of deaths due to four Florida hurricanes in 2004:
117

Number of deaths due to Aceh earthquake and tsunami in 2004: 120,000+

Homeless due to Florida hurricanes:
11,000

Homeless due to Aceh earthquake/tsunami:
5,000,000

US government aid to help Florida hurricane victims:
$2.04 billion

US government aid to help Aceh earthquake/tsunami victims:
$35 million

Estimated cost of George Bush's upcoming inaguration celebration, not including
security costs:
$40 million

US government direct cost, per hour, of the US war in Iraq:
$9 million