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Woman Gives Birth At Home During Hurricane Irma

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (CBS) --In spite of Hurricane Irma's destruction, one family welcomed new life in the middle of it all.

The Coral Springs Police and Fire Departments helped deliver a newborn baby girl during the hurricane.

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Dispatchers drove through downed trees and power lines to help with the home delivery.

Both mom and baby April are reportedly doing great.

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More than 6.5 million homes and businesses remain without power in the state following the powerful storm.

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