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This is a plaque off Hurricane Hugo at the battery. |
- The highest storm surge was estimated at 19.8 feet at Romain Retreat, South Carolina
- Maximum sustained winds estimated at 135 mph
- The highest gust was 179 mph at Bulls Island, northeast of Charleston.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency spent more than $1.3 billion.
- About 13,000 people sent checks to the city of Charleston's relief operation.
- Thousands of others nationwide donated goods like diapers and clothes