History of Texas Coastal Hurricanes
By Eliza, June 7, 2011, Hurricane Prep, News
Hurricanes are the most damaging natural disasters that impact the United States. Hurricanes not only bring on financial damage after the storm has passed but deaths as well. According to the Texas Hurricane Center, the biggest hurricane to hit Texas was Carla and the most destructive was the Galveston Hurricane. Hurricane Carla Hurricane Carla hit the Texas coast along with Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama surrounding the Gulf in 1961. There was $14 billion dollars in damage done to the state as a result of this storm. The Galveston Hurricane had 8,000 people die from this hurricane in which wind speeds reached 125mph. Property damage was estimated at $1.2 billion. More information on these and other historic articles is discussed in a full article.
Texas has seen its fair share of hurricanes and will continue to in the future. In order for no fatalities or as little damage as possible to occur Texas residents must be aware and be prepared for hurricanes. If you would like information about how to prepare for hurricane season, please visit the Hurricane Preparedness Center, brought to you by Bounce Energy, a Texas electricity company.
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