evacuation shelters in Pascagoula and Gautier. Beach erosion occurred along the coastline, resulting in some property damage on beach houses. Around Biloxi, coastal casinos and the shipyards experienced little from the storm. Inland, high winds and flooding caused extensive damage to homes. Georges's winds downed power lines, leaving 230,000 without power after the storm. After the storm, over 6,800 people stayed in 49 different shelters. One shelter in Forrest County was damaged, forcing the citizens to another camp. The shelters experienced roof damage and severe power outages, though one problem that could not be overcome was the language barrier with immigrants. Overall, Hurricane Georges caused $676.8 million (1998 USD, $894.5 million 2009 USD) in damage, though no deaths due to well-executed evacuations. Aftermath Including relief funds to Puerto Rico and Louisiana, a total of $14,150,532 in paid losses was reported by FEMA. See also Hurricane Georges Effects of Hurricane Georges in Florida 1998 Atlantic hurricane season References External links NHC Georges Report Hurricane Georges 1998 in Mississippi Hurricanes in Mississippi 1998 Atlantic hurricane season Georges