| Nature's Fury - Thousands Flee Raging Hurricane | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1689 |
| Catalog #: | 364113 | |
| Clip Number: | 364113-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 034-074-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:06:47 - 00:08:14 | |
| Location: | Texas and Louisiana | |
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Cyclones / Hurricanes LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Louisiana LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Texas | |
| Description: | Nature's Fury - Thousands Flee Raging Hurricane The most devastating hurricane in this century to whip the gulf coast roars in on Texas and Louisiana as workers rush to board up what they can as more than 400,000 flee the more critical areas. Tides run as high as twelve feet above normal and losses in citrus crops alone are estimated as high as $40,000,000. Waves along coast. Sailors board up windows. Deserted street. Women tape up windows. Men carry rabbits. CU rabbit. Livestock on back of truck. Ranchers herd cattle along road. Wind. Trees and telephone poles bent over from wind. | |
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