Tornadoes Hit Terrebonne Parish (1985)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-02-15
Duration: 00:10:34
Subjects: Natural Disasters | TORNADOES | Tornado damage
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Johnson, Ken Reporter
- Sandlin, David Interviewee
- Gonsoulin, Richard Interviewee
- Smith, Linda Interviewee
- Smith, Ron Interviewee
- Theriot, Patrick Interviewee
- Theriot, Connie Interviewee
- Ennis, Laurie Interviewee
- Hebert, Buddy Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 15, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Ken Johnson’s report on the two tornadoes that hit Terrebonne Parish without warning. Johnson reports that at least 20 homes were destroyed, but there were no fatalities. He interviews: Montegut residents and tornado survivors David Sandlin, Richard Gonsoulin, Linda Smith, Ron Smith, Patrick Theriot, and Connie Theriot; Laurie Ennis, Red Cross nurse; and Buddy Hebert, Red Cross disaster director. Host: Beth Courtney