Category Archives: Hurricane Gustav

Some Gustav evacuees say officials overreacted

Posted on September 3, 2008 by TexasFred

Some Gustav evacuees say officials overreacted   NEW ORLEANS – Millions fled the Gulf Coast in fear of Hurricane Gustav, billed as the apocalyptic “mother of all storms.” Fortunately, it was no Katrina. Now, with three other storms lining up … Continue reading →

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Gustav no Katrina, but exposes flaws in levees

Posted on September 2, 2008 by TexasFred

Gustav no Katrina, but exposes flaws in levees NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Waves crashed high against flood walls Monday and New Orleans’ rebuilt levee system survived its first hurricane in three years, but Gustav exposed weaknesses the Army Corps of … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Gustav: Just to let folks know…

Posted on September 1, 2008 by TexasFred

I am not posting right now, politics is far from my mind today. My daughters and grands are OUT of south Louisiana, they are safe with family in north Louisiana right now and I am in contact with them several … Continue reading →

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