Mayor White blasts state's handling of gasoline

(9/24/05 - HOUSTON) -- Days after the evacuation that saw tortuous delays on Texas highways, Houston's mayor says the handling of gasoline supplies is "totally unacceptable."

Speaking to reporters, Mayor Bill White says that's a part of the state plan that needs improvement.

People trying to flee north from Houston sat in traffic all day or night, and some ran out of gas. Those who could make their way to gas stations often found the pumps empty.

Texas Governor Rick Perry appeared to be trying to avoid a repeat of the traffic nightmare as he urged those evacuated from the Gulf Coast to hold off returning. Perry says a plan is being devised to stagger their return. He said more time is needed to restock fuel supplies and retailers drained as people headed away from the danger zone.

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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