<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Total </Th> <Th> 604 </Th> <Th> 7009972360049500000 ♠ $9.72 billion </Th> </Tr> <P> A large and long - lasting hurricane, Hurricane Georges brought torrential rainfall and mudslides along much of its path through the Greater Antilles . In all, the hurricane caused $9.72 billion in damage and 604 fatalities . In the two months after Georges's final landfall, the American Red Cross spent $104 million on relief aid through Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, making Georges the costliest disaster aid in the program's 125 - year history . </P> <P> Upon moving through the Leeward Islands, Georges brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, amounting to a maximum of 7.5 inches (190 mm) at St. John . </P> <P> In Antigua, strong winds caused severe property damage, mostly caused to roofs . 10--20% of houses were greatly impacted, including three schools . High winds during the passage of the hurricane downed telephone and power lines, causing loss of communication and power across much of the island . An unofficial wind observation from Antigua reported winds at 94 mph with gusts to 116 mph . Between Barbuda and Antigua, Georges killed 3 people, left 3,800 homeless and resulting at $160 million damage . </P>

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