On anniversary of Rita, Sabine Pass picks up from Ike

[lastliberalintexas]

SABINE PASS — The tent outside of Kristi Heid’s house is serving as a makeshift community center. Behind the tent, Heid’s husband, Jerry, is sorting through his power tools in an attempt to find any that still function.

On the side of Heid’s house, or what is left of the house, is a pile of couches, tables, chairs and even a plant — all remnants of a life between hurricanes.

Three years ago Sabine Pass was nearly washed off the map by Hurricane Rita’s powerful Category 3 winds. Just over a week ago, the same small community was plunged under water and mud as Category 2 Hurricane Ike brought a storm surge of over 14 feet.

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“I don’t think anyone expected another storm like this. Ike was worse than Rita with damage. Ike left vacant lots and it’s a whole new set of emotions. There’s not even debris to pick through. People are dealing the best they can. It’s just surreal that we’re doing it again,” she said.

http://www.panews.com/local/local_story_267215442.html



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Please, if you have even a spare $5, consider making a donation for Hurricane Ike victims.

[lastliberalintexas]

1. A shameless kick before I go to bed

Come on folks, the mainstream media has blacked this out for a reason, so the evil forums on the internets need to keep it visible.

[Karenina]

2. K&R!