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- Location: Gulf of Mexico
- Country: United States
- State: Texas
- Galveston Island is a part of the city of GalvestonCity of Galveston: Mandatory Evacuation Called for... (September 11, 2008)
- Mayor: Lyda Ann ThomasCity of Galveston: Mandatory Evacuation Called for... (September 11, 2008)
- Area: 64 square miles
- Akokisa and Karankawa Indians originally lived here
- Climate: During the winter months ranges from 50's to the low 80's
- Galveston Island was evacuated on September 11, 2008 as Hurricane Ike approached
- Flood water surged into Galveston Island on September 12, 2008CNN: Hurricane Ike pushes sea onto Texas island (September 12, 2008)
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Galveston Island is an island off the Texas Gulf coast. The island is within the city of Galveston. As Hurricane Ike gathered strength, a mandatory evacuation was issued for Galveston Island on September 11, 2008. On the morning of Friday, September 12, waves began inundating the island due to Ike's storm surge.CNN: Hurricane Ike pushes sea onto Texas island (September 12, 2008)
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Galveston Island Questions
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Galveston Island Information
- Wikipedia: Galveston Island
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Galveston Island State Park
- Handbook of Texas Online: Galveston Island
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