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Returning To Galveston After Ike
World Weather Post - Monday, April 6, 2009, 22:40
Again, spring breakers returned to Galveston this year.
Also, according to USA Today, “More residents of Hurricane Ike-swamped Galveston have opted to return home as rebuilding continues.
CenterPoint Energy reports the number of electric customers has reached 85% of pre-storm levels. Texas Gas Service reports 78% of pre-Ike customers have reconnected.
The Galveston County Daily News reported Monday that city officials feared only about two-thirds of the residents would return after Ike hit on Sept. 13.
Galveston had about 57,000 residents prior to Ike. City Manager Steve LeBlanc puts the current population at about 40,000.”
More in USA Today.
Photo by ABC13.
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Topics about Energy » Archive » Returning To Galveston After Ike said on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 0:21
[...] World Weather Post created an interesting post today on Returning To Galveston After IkeHere’s a short outlineAgain, spring breakers returned to Galveston this year. Also, according to USA Today , “More residents of Hurricane Ike-swamped Galveston have opted to return home as rebuilding continues. CenterPoint Energy reports the number of electric customers has reached 85% of pre-storm levels. Texas Gas Service reports 78% of pre-Ike customers have reconnected. The Galveston County Daily News reported Monday that city officials feared only about two-thirds of the residents would return after I [...]
Erin Toberman said on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 8:14
Without much national media or significant private donations, Galveston has done an amazing job of working on the repair, restoration and now rebuilding after Hurricane Ike. The newly replenished beaches are waiting for vacationers to visit the island and enjoy the many attractions that are now open. Plan a visit to Galveston and see for yourself!