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Houston Mayor urges evacuations as Rita approaches Gulf Coast
12:07 PM EDT on Wednesday, September 21, 2005
HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Bill White is urging immediate evacuation by residents most at risk if Hurricane Rita hits the city. White said at a Wednedsay press conference that people living in areas prone to flooding or threatened by a storm surge should plan to leave. He also urged evacuation for people in mobile homes or other buildings that are too weak to withstand a powerful storm. White said businesses and schools should plan to be closed tomorrow and Friday to allow people to leave. The mayor said the government doesn't have the capacity to evacuate everyone, so people should help one another. Neighbor caring for neighbor" is the first line of defense, he said. White said anyone who can't evacuate on their own should ask friends, family or neighbors for help and seek government assistance if other options fail or aren't available. Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. |
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