Debris battle grows as residents face massive cleanup
Holzaepfel warns debris from demolished homes across Galveston County and Anahuac areas creates 10 to 12 foot piles with risk of more victims buried beneath rubble. Only one body recovered so far, Gail Ettenger, 58, near Anahuac. FEMA debris aid eyed. county seeks 25 percent share, possible $4 million cost. Governor Perry asks for 60 day reimbursement extension amid broader economic strains.
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Oak Island begins third week of recovery from Ike destruction
Outdoor Sunday service fills to capacity as Shauberger reports community unity amid water and debris cleanup. FEMA plans a recovery center while portable showers await sewer access. residents salvage keepsakes, rescue a 60 year old fisherman’s boat, and face job losses as incinerator restart delays compound the damage.
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