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Ways To Help As Florida Is Dealt 'Catastrophic' Blow From Irma

"Your efforts could make the difference a family needs to get through this storm," Gov. Rick Scott said.
A Red Cross volunteer at a full shelter in Miami on Friday points out shelters with availability. / Wilfredo Lee / Shutterstock.com

Hurricane Irma's punishing winds and life-threatening storm surge have already left an imprint, and there is more catastrophic damage expected to come as Irma takes a projected path up Florida's west coast.

Irma has killed at least 22 people and left devastation over parts of the Caribbean.

Stateside, the extent of the damage may

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