editor Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 HARRIS COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISES COASTAL RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR IKE(Harris County, TX) - The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) advises residents along the Texas Gulf Coast to "be prepared" for the possibility of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and power outages if Hurricane Ike makes landfall in our area. OHSEM encourages residents to have an emergency supply kit, a family emergency plan and to be informed on the weather conditions by listening to what local authorities are advising through the local media.Hurricanes often produce high winds, tornadoes, large amounts of rain and power outages that affect citizens for hours or even days after the initial storm has passed, as seen with Hurricane Gustav. Therefore, it is important for residents to know what identifies a hurricane.Saffir-Simpson Hurricane ScaleScale Number(Category) Sustained Winds (MPH) Damage Storm Surge1 74-95 Minimal: Unanchored mobile homes, vegetation and signs 4-5 feet2 96-110 Moderate: All mobile homes, roofs, small crafts, flooding 6-8 feet3 111-130 Extensive: Small buildings, low-lying roads cut off. 9-12 feet4 131-150 Extreme: Roofs destroyed, trees down, roads cut off, mobile homes destroyed. Beach homes flooded. 13-18 feet5 More than 150 Catastrophic: Most buildings destroyed. Vegetation destroyed. Major roads cut off. Homes flooded Greater than 18 feetIt is also important for residents to know the difference between a WATCH and WARNING.. Watch: Storm conditions are possible in the specified area, usually within 36 hours. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or television for information. . Warning: Storm conditions are expected in the specified area, usually within 24 hours. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. Harris County residents can get information and preparedness tips on our Web site at www.hcoem.org or at www.ready.gov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 7:30 a.m.Wednesday, September 10, 2008Brazosport College Classes Dismissed at 10:00 a.m. Today through MondayBrazosport College classes will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. today. It is anticipated that classes will resume on Monday, September 15. Brazosport College employees should report to work if possible this morning. Brazosport College will close at Noon today. Employees should plan to return to work on Monday, September 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 President Announces Emergency Declaration For TexasWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The President today announced an emergency declaration for the state of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike beginning on September 7, 2008, and continuing.The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the counties of Aransas, Brazoria, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wharton, and Willacy.Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding. FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison named Sandy Coachman the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.FEMA coordinates the federal governmentÂ’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 A school closing list from the Chron: http://blogs.chron.com/closings/Not like Rita at all. I remember with Rita, Katy ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Fort Bend ISD, etc., all were closed for the rest of the week. Katy ISD didn't go back to school until the Wednesday after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinDaugherty Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Which was - let's face it - something of an overresponse, considering that 95% of Houston got what, some wind and a bit of rain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyt7801 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 It's better to overreact than do nothing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The closings were not. Houston was very lucky to be spared from Rita. Does it make sense to allow the daily rush to interfere with preparations for a big threat?They are underreacting this time. If Ike hits to the south, let's see the same people scream how underprepared and negligent we were, like they did after Katrina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Damn. I have good tickets, too.Per the Austin American-Statesman:The University of Texas announced Wednesday night that it is postponing Saturday's football game against Arkansas. The game will be played Sept. 27 at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time and TV coverage are still to be determined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 If you're posting individual school closings, it's better to have each one in its own thread so that updates pertaining to each school can be more easily found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Per Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, all tolls on the Harris County and Fort Bend County Roadway System will be waived effective today September 10, 2008 at 7PM. All citizens should use the dedicated EZ Tag lanes for passage. Due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Ike, this is to assist with the mandatory evacuation for counties within the SE region of Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Per Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, all tolls on the Harris County and Fort Bend County Roadway System will be waived effective today September 10, 2008 at 7PM. All citizens should use the dedicated EZ Tag lanes for passage. Due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Ike, this is to assist with the mandatory evacuation for counties within the SE region of Texas.Does this also apply to the Hardy? Or Beltway 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 High Island ISD - Thursday and Friday; Galveston ISD - midday on Thursday and Friday; Dickinson ISD - midday on Thursday and Friday; Texas City ISD - Friday; La Marque ISD - Friday; Clear Creek ISD - Thursday and Friday; Hitchcock ISD - Thursday and Friday; Santa Fe ISD - Thursday and Friday; Friendswood ISD - Thursday and Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Does this also apply to the Hardy? Or Beltway 8?I would think so, since it says "System" but be ready for anything, as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 HARRIS COUNTY EVACUATIONS FOR ZONES A & B (Harris County, TX) - Due to changes in the track of Hurricane Ike and the expected storm surge of up to 15 ft. in some areas, Harris County and City of Houston officials are calling for the evacuation of citizens residing in Zones A & B of the evacuation plan. A mandatory evacuation has been called for noon today for residents living in zip codes 77586 (Zone A), 77058, 77059, 77062, 77520, 77546, 77571, 77598 (Zone . Harris County will begin evacuating citizens with special needs that registered with 2-1-1 as soon as possible. Those not registered should call 3-1-1 immediately if they need help evacuating. The routes identified for emergency evacuation by the state are Interstate 10 West to San Antonio, Interstate 45 North to Dallas, Interstate 59 North to Nacogdoches and Highway 290 West to Austin or Waco. The Texas Department of Public Safety will stage contraflow in coordination with local plans when needed. Refueling stations will be placed along the routes. In order to minimize traffic of highways, emergency officials recommend that major employees allow non-essential personnel to not report to work on Friday. However, service providers such as grocery stores, restaurants and service stations are encouraged to remain open to serve the public. Those who have registered already with the state's 2-1-1 system can expect to be picked up and transported to one of the transportation staging areas for evacuation. Any other special needs persons who need help evacuating need to call 3-1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 BRAZORIA COUNTY:"Brazoria County Judge King is issuing a mandatory evacuation order for the entire county at 8:00am on Thursday, September 11th, 2008."Brazoria County offices will be closed on Thursday September 11th, 2008 and Friday September 12th, 2008 due the potential storm strike of hurricane Ike. Only essential personnel should report to work. Check with your department head if you need clarification on scheduling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 CHAMBERS COUNTY: "A mandatory evacuation is ordered at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 11th, 2008 which includes: all low-lying areas including the communities of Smith Point, Oak Island, Cedar Point, Walker Subdivision, and all areas south of 1985. Citizens should also consider evacuating if they live in other low-lying areas subject to flooding or in unanchored mobile homes or RV's. All others should plan on sheltering in place. "More information; 409-267-3737 or 800-978-0337.Risk map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 FORT BEND COUNTY"On September 10, 2008, as of 7:00 p.m., the County's Readiness Level increased to "Level 1: Maximum Readiness." The National Weather Service projects that Fort Bend County could incur Category 2 hurricane effects for a three to four hour period beginning around 1:00 a.m. Saturday with tropical storm effects arriving as early as 10:00 a.m. on Friday."Fort Bend County will shelter-in-place. There will not be an evacution order. However, appropriate readiness actions should be taken, including monitoring the Fort Bend County Website and our emergency radio at AM 1670, and listening to local television and radio for further information as Ike approaches."Fort Bend County Public Transportation Services will be closed on Friday, September 12, 2008. All commuter routes which include the TREK Express to Greenway Plaza and the Galleria and the Fort Bend County Express to the Texas Medical Center will not operate on Friday. Demand Response services within Fort Bend County will be closed as well. If conditions allow, services will resume on Monday, September 15, 2008."Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert has declared a State of Disaster for our County. This is a precautionary matter and is taken to initiate the movement and allocation of resources that might be needed if Hurricane Ike makes landfall in the near vicinity. It further qualifies the county for federal reimbursement of certain costs associated with the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 GALVESTON COUNTY:"The decision has been made following the latest forecast information to call for a mandatory evacation beginning at 7:00 am for the following areas: West Galveston Island, Jamaica Beach, Bolivar Peninsula, Omega Bay, San Leon, Bacliff and Freddiesville. Voluntary evacuations should be considered for low-lying areas in Dickinson, Kemah and Clear Lake Shores and La Marque. Citizens should also consider evacuating if they live in areas subject to flooding or in mobile homes. If you should decide to evacuate, please remember to pack your disaster kit and important papers."The Galveston-Bolivar Ferry will cease operations at 11:00 PM on Thursday night."University of Texas medical branch hospital in Galveston will begin a complete evacuation of the hospital facilities at 8 am Thursday. "The Bolivar SUD has indicated they will cease water service to the Peninsula at 5:00 pm on Thursday."We have received notification of the following school closures: High Island ISD - Thursday and Friday; Galveston ISD - midday on Thursday and Friday; Dickinson ISD - midday on Thursday and Friday; Texas City ISD - Friday; La Marque ISD - Friday; Clear Creek ISD - Thursday and Friday; Hitchcock ISD - Thursday and Friday; Santa Fe ISD - Thursday and Friday; Friendswood ISD - Thursday and Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 MATAGORDA COUNTY"a mandatory evacuation has been ordered for people who live and work south of Highway 35. This mandatory evacuation includes the communities of Palacios... Ashby-Buckeye... el maton... Collegeport... Matagorda... Wadsworth... Sargent... Cedar Lane... Chinquapin... tres Palacios Oaks... and Tidewater Oaks. Blessing is also included in the mandatory evacuation even though it is north of Highway 35."These evacuations must be completed by 6 PM Thursday."Matagorda County officials are recommending a voluntary evacuation of residents north of Highway 35 and in Bay City and Van Vleck for those living in low lying areas and manufactured homes that are not properly tied down. It is recommended you evacuate with your pets. Be sure to take a pet Carrier... leash... vaccination records... and food for your pet. If you evacuate to a shelter... your pets will be boarded at a separate facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 JACKSON COUNTY:"a voluntary evacuation is underway for the entire County."Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday.Evacuation routes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 WHARTON COUNTY:"Wharton County officials are encouraging Wharton County citizens to evacuate if they live in a Mobile home... RV or a flood prone area effective immediately."Wharton County Offices will be closing at noon, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 due to pending inclement weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Downtown buildings are going to sway big time. We are waiting (in angst) at work for word when to go home and board up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Radio/TV Broadcasts In the event of a disaster, Chambers County releases information to the following area stations: 740AM (Houston) 1340/1380AM (Beaumont) 99.9 FM (Liberty) Channel 6 (Beaumont) Channel 13 (Houston) Channel 2 (Houston) Chambers County Emergency Information Line Information can be obtained from the Chambers County Emergency Information Line (recorded messages). Dial: 409-267-3737 or 1-800-978-0337 Public Notification System Chambers County has an emergency public notification callout system. In a matter of minutes, emergency information, such as evacuation orders, can be delivered to your home phone or cell phone. To register your unlisted number or cell phone number, call 1-866-484-3264.Chambers County evacuation routes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Fort Bend County plans to issue an update at 9:30am September 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayou City Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 GALVESTON COUNTY:"The decision has been made following the latest forecast information to call for a mandatory evacation beginning at 7:00 am for the following areas: West Galveston Island, Jamaica Beach, Bolivar Peninsula, Omega Bay, San Leon, Bacliff and Freddiesville. Voluntary evacuations should be considered for low-lying areas in Dickinson, Kemah and Clear Lake Shores and La Marque. Citizens should also consider evacuating if they live in areas subject to flooding or in mobile homes. If you should decide to evacuate, please remember to pack your disaster kit and important papers."The Galveston-Bolivar Ferry will cease operations at 11:00 PM on Thursday night."University of Texas medical branch hospital in Galveston will begin a complete evacuation of the hospital facilities at 8 am Thursday."The Bolivar SUD has indicated they will cease water service to the Peninsula at 5:00 pm on Thursday."We have received notification of the following school closures: High Island ISD - Thursday and Friday; Galveston ISD - midday on Thursday and Friday; Dickinson ISD - midday on Thursday and Friday; Texas City ISD - Friday; La Marque ISD - Friday; Clear Creek ISD - Thursday and Friday; Hitchcock ISD - Thursday and Friday; Santa Fe ISD - Thursday and Friday; Friendswood ISD - Thursday and Friday.All of Galveston Island is now in a Mandatory evacuation starting at 12:00 noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 All campuses and the System Office, will close at 3 p.m., Thursday, September 11 through Sunday, September 14. Normal operations will resume on Monday, September 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 ANIMAL EVACUATIONSHurricane Ike is currently predicted to impact the Harris County Area. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has ordered the evacuation of Evacuation zip codes 77058, 77059, 77062, 77520, 77546, 77571, and 77598 as of noon today. Pet owners are reminded to take their pets with them when evacuating. If you need transportation and you have registered with 211, you will be contacted. If you need transportation and you have not registered with 211, call 311 for assistance. Pets will be allowed on public transportation but you must have a crate for your small animal and a leash and muzzle for larger dogs. Every animal should be wearing current identification. In addition identification with your contact information should be written on the pet crate in permanent ink. Please take all your pets with you. Do not leave pets alone during the storm. Some items that you will need include:Pet Food and water (one gallon water per pet/per day) and bowlsCrates for small animals, leashes & muzzles (required for public transport) for larger dogsCat litter and litter box (that fits inside the cat carrier)Sheet or towel for inside the carrierPaper towels, trash bags, newspaper, and hand sanitizers.Pet first aid kitPet comfort items such as toys or chew bonesSealed plastic bag with:complete medical records, current photos of your pets (preferably with you in the photo),your information and phone number, alternate phone numbers and alternate care-takers, be sure to include the name and number of someone who lives outside of the potential disaster area, the name and phone number of your veterinarian.If you are not in an evacuation zone, and plan to shelter in place you will need the above items, as well. You will need at least 5 days supply of food and water to carry you through the disaster period. Plan to bring your pets indoors during the storm. Do not leave your pets unattended during the storm. If you shelter at a friend or relative's home, take your pets with you. Livestock that are not being evacuated should be left loose in pastures. Do not confine livestock in buildings or barns. All pastures should be cleared of any debris that could become airborne during a storm. Waterproof bags with your contact information should be posted on each entrance gate. For more information on keeping your pets safe in disasters, visit: www.damtaskforce.comIf you are evacuating to other counties there are designated places to bring pets and large animals. The list below gives the phone numbers to call to obtain information for each county. If the county you are traveling to is not listed, the Texas Animal Health Commission also states that by calling 211 and giving your evacuation destination location, 211 service will provide you with small and large animal options in your sheltering location. BrazosDeMerle Giordano 979-393-9913emc@bcdem.org Small and large animals Small and large animals housed at different locations, $17.00 large animal feeBurlesonBrian Prescott 979-567-4343emc@burlesoncounty.org 4-H and FFA beef, pig, lamb, and goat projects only Must provide own care, limited onsite helpLeeLonny Drews 979-540-6432leeconstable3@reveillebroadband.com Large Animals Sheriff's posse arenaMadisonDenise Landry 936-348-3810denise.landry@madisoncountytx.org Large Animals To be operational ThursdayWalkerButch Davis 936-435-2400tgrisham@huntsvilletx.gov Small and Large Animal Small and large animals housed at different locationsUvaldeWilliam Mitchell 830-278-4101wrmcj@uvaldecounty.com Large Animals- cattle, swine, sheep & goats Rabbit pens available, horse stalls at another siteAtascosaChuck Garris 830-769-3434Emc-fm@2fastmail.com Large Animals - cattle, swine, goats, sheep, & horses DimmitJose Rodriquez 830-876-3509cityofcs@sbcglobal.net Large Animals- cattle, swine, sheep & goats Bring fansFrioWilliam Woodard 830-334-3311friojudge@hotmail.com Large Animals - cattle, swine, sheep & goats Horses must bring own portable stalls also 40 rabbit & chicken pens availableMaverickRogelio De La Cruz 830-773-2321epfdchief@cityofeaglepass.com Large Animals - cattle, swine, sheep & goats No horses, bring divider panels for pigsWebbTomas Rodriquez 956-523-4503 Large Animals - cattle, swine, sheep & goats Fee of $20.00 set by Fair AssociationRabbit & chicken pens available No dogs or cats on fairgroundsZavalaJoe Luna 830-374-3615Joe.luna@co.zavala.tx.us Large Animals - cattle, swine, sheep & goats Horse stalls available at another site Rabbits and poultry must bring own cages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 All of Galveston Island is now in a Mandatory evacuation starting at 12:00 noon.Cool. Galveston's web site still only lists Tiki Island and previously mentioned locations. I guess it will be a while before they update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karick42 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I was just informed by phone that Baylor College of Medicine will be closing at 3:00pm today and resuming all activities Monday, September 15th. I believe that this applies to all non-essential personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Cy-Fair ISD is open Friday. http://www.cfisd.net/ I hope parents remember to tie ropes around their childrens' ankles in case they get separated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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