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Audrey the killer hurricane strikes Cameron Parish
A historical account recalls Hurricane Audrey slamming Cameron Parish in 1957. The storm brought 100 mph winds, 50 foot waves, and widespread destruction as 90 percent of homes collapsed. Rescue and relief followed from Red Cross, Salvation Army, unions, churches, and government agencies, lifting survivors to rebuild. Many returned months later, drawn by aid and a sense of not being forgotten.
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Cameron Parish
Audrey
Texas
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Cameron
Creole
Grand Chenier
Little Chenier
Big Lake
Holly Beach
Pecan Island
Finny Audrey
Lake Charles
Carter
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Afl-Cio
Civil Defense