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This aerial photo taken from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter shows a damaged and flooded church (Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church) in Cameron, La

The site where homes once stood in Holly Beach, is shown in this aerial view in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 in Cameron Parish

The aftermath of hurricane Rita is seen over Cameron, La., in this aerial photo made in a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter

Floodwaters surround damaged homes and businesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 in Cameron, La. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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From KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA) website:

12:30 pm - Vinton Mayor Riggins says the area is devastated. There is no water, ice or food distribution. He urges residents to not come back, that it is a primitive situation. He says, "This is not the same Vinton it was." There are trees in yards, houses and a couple of house fires have been reported.

He says Orange, TX has been hit pretty hard, but communication is difficult. He urges residents to be patient.

In Moss Bluff around the Bellefield area, there are lots of damange. At this point Women's and Children's in Lake Charles is open and taking patients.

Effective Immediately: Christus St. Patrick Hospital will only accept critical emergency needs until further notice.

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Well, that answers the question someone had about how Holly Beach had fared. Wow. Gone, apparently. Hope no one stayed behind to ride it out.

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Oh my God. I have been looking for damage reports for Cameron. You would never know there was a hurricane there from watching TV. Looks like total destruction.