Wed, Sep 28, 2005 - Page 7 News List

Rita's destruction shocks rescuers

AFTERMATH Although the death toll has been low, Hurricane Rita devastated fishing villages, ranches and shrimping ports, and thousands of cattle are feared dead

AP , CREOLE, LOUISIANA

"Texas is a disaster area!" Jenny Reading shouted. "I guess the president made sure of that and everyone just forgot about us."

A FEMA spokesman said that Terrebonne Parish was declared a disaster area for Katrina but not for Rita. Officials were checking to see if the residents were eligible for Rita help.

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