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http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/09/12/hurricane.ike.texas/

"Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks ... if not longer," an advisory issued at the time said. "The vast majority of native trees will be snapped or uprooted. Only the heartiest will remain standing."

"All neighborhoods ... and possibly entire coastal communities ... will be inundated during the period of peak storm tide," the advisory said. "Persons not heeding evacuation orders in single-family one- or two-story homes will face certain death."

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"If you think you want to ride something out, and people are talking about a 20-foot wall of water coming at you, then you better think again," White said.

If you're near the coast, get the hell out of there. Don't forget long lasting food, water and cash (credit cards don't work when the power is down).

 



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