The anecdote I remember best from the article - the Bishop of Galveston and several priests had taken refuge in the cathedral. As they stood there, the wind tore the bell tower from the roof and the bells fell around them. The bishop turned to his rector and said, "Prepare these priests for death." AFAIK they all survived. The rector, Father Kirwin, was a major force in disaster relief after the storm.
Well, you know what? If I have evacuate now, I'll need a shelter where I can take my horse:')