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Millions who fled Rita told to halt return
(AP)
Updated: 2005-09-25 11:54
Hurricane Rita pummeled east Texas and the Louisiana
coast Saturday, battering communities with floods and intense winds. But
residents were relieved the once-dreaded storm proved far less fierce and deadly
than Katrina.
Klyle Guidry paddles up a street in Laffite,
La., to check on his house after surges from Hurricane Rita flooded the
area, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. Hurricane Rita swept ashore Saturday with
a powerful surge of seawater that swamped coastal communities and vast
stretches of farmland from the Texas line to the mouth of the Mississippi
River. Rescuers scrambled into boats and helicopters to reach hundreds of
stranded residents who chose to ride out the storm.
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After the storm passed, authorities pleaded with the roughly 3 million
evacuees not to hurry home too soon, fearing more chaos.
"Be patient, stay put," said Texas Gov. Rick Perry. "If
you are in a safe place with food, water, bedding, you are better remaining
there for the time being."
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