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Damage in Dulac
Damage in Dulac

The community of Dulac, La., in Terrebonne Parish, where many United Houma Nation tribal members lives, shows little sign of recovery from the direct hit it took from Hurricane Gustav last week

 (9/10/2008)
Hurricane Damage in Houma Community
Hurricane Damage in Houma Community

Dulac, La., where many Houmas live, is 15 miles north of Cocodrie, La., site of Hurricane Gustav's landfall Monday.

 (9/3/2008)

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