Hurricane Rita: Lufkin

By MWiggenhorn

September 25, 2005 8:20 PM | Link to this

We have evacuee friends forced to leave Kountze who ended up at the high school in Huntington. We have had no word since 6:30 am Saturday. Any information regarding the condition of the high school and what is being done with the evacuees would be greatly appreciated. We are New Orleans evacuees in Dallas and desperate for news. Many thanks.

By Thomas Long

September 25, 2005 11:13 PM | Link to this

My father, Johnny Long was killed during the hurricane when he was struck by a tree. He lived in Hudon

By Worried

September 26, 2005 9:08 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if rescue crews have reached the AirStream Trailer park outside Zavalla TX off 147 hwy/Sam Rayburn Lake? My parents, both in their 80’s, as well as persons evacuated from the coast were stranded there. The last time I spoke with them, they were going to sit in their car with their seat belts on to ride out the storm. Sat. one person was able to use her cell phone after going up on a hill. She called my sister to let us know my parents were ok, but trees were down all over the park blocking the roads, power & phones out, damage etc.etc.etc. We’ve not heard from anyone since. We really appreciate any information!

By Kuehl

September 26, 2005 7:40 PM | Link to this

I want to come retrieve my Mother from the Central area around the State School, but I do not know the condition of Highway 69 and whether gasoline is available around Alto, Rusk, or Jacksonville. I can make it back to one of those cities, but I want to make certain there is gasoline available to get back to North Texas. Anyone know?

By Maria Acosta

September 27, 2005 12:29 AM | Link to this

I would like to know when will Pilgrim’s Pride workers will be returning to wor.

Thanks

By Judy

September 27, 2005 12:54 PM | Link to this

I am searching out info re:my dad&his wife they live on the lake Near Etoile haven’t heard much of anything about those areas.anything would be of great relief as I live in Iowa and can’t even get so much as busy signal phone wise

By Barb

September 27, 2005 3:25 PM | Link to this

Does anyone have any info on when Woodville will have power and how bad damage is there? None of the Beaumont or Lufkin news site show anything.

By MaLinda Williamson

September 27, 2005 3:42 PM | Link to this

I am Mad…. My parents livein Pollok, and they have been out of electricity since Saturday morning, early. My mom is bed ridden, heart problems and diabetic, they have no food, no air and she is sick and getting sicker. This is Tuesday already. I’ve called FEMA and they say Angelina County isn’t on the disaster list, that a city official has to call it in, so they won’t help. I was given the number to the local red cross and they won’t answer the phones and the message box is full. I can’t even get hold of the DHS department. I live in Iowa and my parents need help. You can publish this for all I care. If something happens to her I will hold the electric company, red cross, the city of Lufkin responsible. I talk to the electric company and they said they would put her priorty, and that was Sunday. Please if anyone has any advice for me please call me or email me, please. 515-275-2539 icunicorns@hotmail.com My parents need electric and food. They have a fixed income and lost all their food in the freezer and fridgerator. Thanks for any help, God Bless. Reverend MaLinda

By Laurie

September 28, 2005 8:59 AM | Link to this

I would just like to know why the national news is still so concerned with New Orleans, not that I don’t feel for those people. But come on people hear in east texas are devestated as well. And why is FEMA in Lufkin and Angelina County if we aren’t a disaster area. People have been without lights and food and water here as well. I personally am losing wages because we can’t work. Where is our Debit Cards???????

By Sara

September 28, 2005 11:26 AM | Link to this

To the lady who was asking about people near Etoile. I am from Etoile and have left there because of no power. Lots of trees down and power lines everywhere. The phones were working, just couldn’t get calls in, but were able to call out. Do you know exactly where they lived and maybe I know them. Will try to find them or at least get word to them that you are looking for them.

By Linda Morehouse

September 28, 2005 3:17 PM | Link to this

I invite everyone to call Governor Rick Perry with your complaints. The number is 512-463-2000. I don’t know if it will help, but it can’t hurt. I also invite him to visit some of the communities like Black Forest and Zavalla if he does not consider this a disaster area.

By Judy

September 29, 2005 10:56 AM | Link to this

Sara thanks for your response spoke with other family members scattered through-out east texas and they have heard from them that they are ok just taking things one day at a time they have no lights but do now have a generator I will keep following along with all of ya’ll down there wish there was more I could do.will continue to pray for ya’lls safety and well being thanks again

By MaLinda Williamson

September 29, 2005 3:59 PM | Link to this

I just want to let everyone know that my mom is now in the hospital and in alot of pain. Still no electricity out there. I just don’t understand why the mayor isn’t calling FEMA and stating Angelina County as Disaster county so the people can get more help. I’ve been reading this paper and talking with my brother and sister about everything. Maybe everyone needs to contact the mayor and put in a request. At least my mom is in air condition and getting food but she is in alot of pain. Thanks MaLinda