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Texas Coast Rakes by Carla as Galveston Fights Floods
The hurricane Carla devastates Gulf Coast towns from Galveston to Port Lavaca. Winds up to 100 mph, tides 10 feet high, widespread flooding, boats on streets, and power outages challenge Civil Defense and Coast Guards. Rescue teams evacuate thousands, with most residents inland or in shelters.
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Galveston
Port Aransas
Mustang Island
Texas
Bay City
Galveston Island
Civil Defense
Kirby, Smith
Port Lavaca
Matagorda Bay
Port Aran
Sas
Corpus Christi
National Guard
North Beach
Lilis
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Carla
Century
Texus
Dlisaster
Galv Fon
Fool
Rio Grande Valley
Cameron
Houston
Galveston Bay
Bowers
Associated Press
Louisiana
al Keplan
Nancy Ann Simon
Texas City