Sunday, August 28, 2005

Katrina's Older Sister Camille

In August of 1969, Hurricane Camille made landfall at Gulfport, Mississippi, with winds gusting over 200 MPH. Just a few miles away at the Richelieu Apartments in Pass Christian, Mississippi, 23 people decided to ride out the storm and have a "hurricane party."

Before Hurricane Camille
Richelieu Apartments before Hurricane Camille

Tragically, it turned out to be a farewell party.

After Hurricane Camille
Richelieu Apartments after Hurricane Camille
(Photos credit: Chauncey Hinman)

The only method that assures safety from hurricanes is evacuation. Simply leave the area quickly.

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