Rita aftermath: rescue efforts and limited devastation linger
Rescuers combing Louisiana report extensive flooding and ongoing calls for help as Rita moved quickly north. Officials tout low death toll despite up to nine feet of water in central coast areas, with nearly one million without power and about 500 rescued along the coast. Abbeville crews mobilized boats for探 search and rescue missions to reach residents who rode out the storm.
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Evacuees Return to Gas Lines in Baytown
Baytown residents and visitors return to normal after Hurricane Rita. At Diamond Shamrock on Main and Baker, evacuees queued for gas as weathered families share hopes and fears. Joy McNamara from Bridge City, seeking home status, waits with friend Pat Griffin amid lingering storm impact.
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Baytown imposes curfew as residents return after Rita
Baytown will enforce a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew beginning Sunday night to curb looting and ensure public safety as evacuees return. Police Chief Jones and Assistant City Manager Knauf said the curfew aims to protect returning residents amid fuel, power outages, and supply shortages. Residents are urged to have two to three days of essentials and stay vigilant while readjusting to post storm conditions.
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Officials warn weeks before Anahuac residents can return
Officials say Anahuac in Chambers County remains in disarray after Hurricane Rita with infrastructure down roads blocked and power out. County Commissioner Bill Wallace warns residents not to return as surveys show extensive damage and more than 400 structures examined by city officials.
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Chambers County hotline for info updated power status
Residents can call the judge's office at 409-267-8295 for updates on the county status. Officials with Entergy said power restoration could take three to four weeks. The county will notify the media when it is safe for residents to return home.
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Electrical service restored by Friday, Baytown hit hardest
CenterPoint Energy says power should be back in the local service area by Friday as 98 circuits remain locked out due to damage. Service Area Manager David Baker notes Baytown is the worst hit area for outages while 80 percent of all circuits are affected.
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