Galveston school buses carrying evacuees head north on Interstate 45 as Hurricane Rita approaches the Texas Gulf Coast in 2005.
Hurricane Season 2008
Preparing for the storm
Hurricane season is here. In 2005, the Gulf Coast was ravaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Communities pummeled by those the terrible twins are still recovering, while some areas may never recover.
As that horrific time has taught us, the key to surviving a hurricane is planning. With tips on all aspects of hurricane preparation, the information in this guide can help.