sevfiv Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Rice University will be closed Friday-Sundayhttp://explore.rice.edu/explore/Emergency.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Harris County's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, in coordination with emergency management partners, has established a call center for residents to call with standared preparedness questions in advance of Hurricane Ike.The call center is open until further notice.RESIDENTS WITH STANDARD PREPAREDNESS QUESTIONS SHOULD CALL 713-368-2741(Spanish speaking phone bank operators are available) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 JUDGE EMMETT DECLARES STATE OF DISASTER IN HARRIS COUNTY DUE TO HURRICANE IKEDeclaration Prevents Price Gouging, Grants Emergency PowersHarris County Judge Ed Emmett declared a "state of disaster" in Harris County this morning, granting him wide-ranging powers to control evacuations, rescue efforts and the closure of county facilities. In addition, the declaration prevents local merchants from taking advantage of Hurricane Ike by charging exorbitant prices for emergency supplies.Harris County Attorney Mike Stafford said the declaration allows his office to file suit against merchants or contractors who charge exorbitant or excessive fees. Stafford's office may also seek penalties up to $20,000 or, if the victim is over 65, up to $250,000. Stafford recommends that consumers who believe they are being overcharged keep all receipts and file complaints with his office after Ike has passed.The state of disaster remains in effect for seven days, unless extended by Commissioners Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 MHMRA of Harris County will be closed Friday, September 12th, except for 24-hour and essential services in anticipation of Hurricane Ike. The NPC Emergency clinic located at 1502 Taub Loop will remain open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 CONTINENTAL AIRLINES PREPARES FOR HURRICANE IKECustomers traveling to impacted cities may reschedule without penalty; continental.com provides latest flight information and operations summary HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2008 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) continues to monitor Hurricane Ike as it moves toward the Texas Gulf Coast. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected cities along the Texas coast through the weekend, including at the Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Go to continental.com for an updated list of affected cities. Travelers with itineraries to, from or through the Houston hub from Friday through Saturday should consider accelerating, postponing or rerouting their trip to avoid possible inconvenience caused by an interruption to flight schedules. Travelers without confirmed reservations should not go to Bush Intercontinental Airport as the airline will not be able to accommodate standby customers. Customers booked on flights to and from the affected region will be permitted a one-time date or time change to their itinerary without penalty for rescheduled travel. If a flight has been canceled, a refund in the original form of payment may be requested. Complete details are available at continental.com. The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via continental.com. Customers should enter their confirmation number and last name in "Manage Reservations." Customers may also call Continental Airlines reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent. An overview of Continental operations as well as up-to-date information regarding the status of specific flight continental.com can be obtained at continental.com. Automated flight status information is also available at 800-784-4444. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Barnes Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The following school districts and colleges have announced closures related to Hurricane Ike:School Districts:Aldine ISD all classes canceled Friday; all extra-curricular activities canceled for weekend Alief ISD all after school activities and events canceled Thursday; all classes canceled Friday Alvin ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Angleton ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Anahuac ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Barber's Hill ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Bay City ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Boling ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Brazosport ISD: all classes canceled Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Brazos ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Calhoun County ISD: all classes canceled Friday Channelview ISD: all classes canceled Friday Clear Creek ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Cleveland ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Columbia-Brazoria ISD: all classes canceled on Thursday, Friday Cypress-Fairbanks ISD: all classes canceled on Friday Dayton ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Danbury ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Dickinson ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Deer Park ISD: all classes canceled Friday East Bernard ISD all classes canceled Thursday, Friday East Chambers ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday El Campo ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Fort Bend ISD: all classes canceled Friday Friendswood ISD: all classes canceled Friday Galveston ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Goose Creek ISD: all classes canceled Friday Hardin ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday High Island ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Hitchcock ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Houston ISD: all classes canceled Friday; all athletic events, field trips canceled Thursday, Friday and weekend. Huffman ISD : all classes released early on Thursday, canceled Friday Hull-Daisetta ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Humble ISD: all classes canceled Friday Huntsville ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday and Monday Katy ISD: all after school activities, except YMCA After School, canceled Thursday, all classes canceled Friday, all activities scheduled for Saturday and Sunday canceled KIPP Schools: all classes will dismiss at 3 p.m. Thursday, all classes canceled Friday and Monday Klein ISD: all classes canceled Friday La Marque ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday La Porte ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Liberty ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Magnolia ISD: all classes canceled Friday Matagorda ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Montgomery ISD: all classes canceled FridayNew Caney ISD: all classes canceled Friday Onalaska ISD: all classes canceled Friday Palacious ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday, Monday Pasadena ISD: all classes canceled Friday Pearland ISD: all classes canceled Friday Santa Fe ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Sheldon ISD: all classes canceled Friday Shepherd ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Spring ISD: all after school activities canceled Thursday, all classes canceled Friday; all activities scheduled for Saturday canceled Sheldon ISD: all classes canceled Friday Spring Branch ISD: all classes canceled Friday Stafford MISD: all classes canceled Friday; all extra-curricular activities Thursday - Monday canceled Sweeny ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Tarkington ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Tomball ISD: all activies canceled Thursday, classes and activities canceled Friday Texas City ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Van Vleck ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Wharton ISD: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Colleges:Alvin Community College: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday DeVry University Houston: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday, Saturday Brazosport College: all classes canceled after 10 a.m. Wednesday and all day Thursday, Friday College of the Mainland: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday Galveston College: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday, Saturday Houston Baptist University: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Houston Community College: all classes at all campuses canceled Friday, Saturday, Sunday ITT Technical Institute - Webster: all classes canceled after noon Thursday, all classes canceled Friday, Saturday, Sunday Lee College: all classes canceled after 5:30 p.m. Thursday, all classes canceled Friday, Saturday, Sunday Lone Star College System: all campuses close at 3 p.m. Thursday; all classes canceled Friday, Saturday, Sunday Sam Houston State University: all classes canceled Friday; parent's weekend activities canceled San Jacinto College: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday South Texas College of Law: campus will close Friday and reopen Monday Texas A&M University at Galveston: all classes canceled after 5 p.m. Wednesday and all day Thursday, Friday Texas Woman's University: all classes canceled after noon Thursday; all classes canceled Friday, Saturday Texas Chiropractic College: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday University of Houston-Clear Lake: all classes canceled Thursday, Friday University of Houston-Main Campus: all classes canceled after 5 p.m. Thursday, all classes canceled Friday, Saturday, Sunday University of Houston-Victoria: closed as of 10 p.m. on Wednesday and all day Thursday, Friday Wharton County Junior College: all classes, activities canceled Thursday, Friday Other ClosingsBen Taub General Hospital: All day surgeries, elective surgeries, outpatient therapy and specialty and outpatient clinic appointments will be canceled Friday Blood Drive at National Guard Armory: 15150 Westheimer Parkway, Canceled Friday Community Health Program: Neighborhood health centers, school-based clinics and homeless shelter clinics will be closed Friday. Houston Museum of Natural Science: Closed Friday, Saturday Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospitals: All day surgeries, elective surgeries, outpatient therapy and specialty and outpatient clinic appointments will be canceled Friday Porte of Call - Music & Art, La Porte: Canceled this weekend Quentin Mease Community Hospital: All outpatient services and physical and occupational therapy will be canceled Friday Social Security Offices in Houston, Angleton, Conroe, Galveston and Pasadena: Closed Thursday, Friday. University of Houston Football Against Air Force: Moved to Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam 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. And three hours later, they close! Flip Floppers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 The College will close today at 3 p.m. and be closed on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 except for essential personnel. Faculty, staff and residents judged to be essential to an affiliated institution should follow the Emergency Management Plan in effect for the affiliated institution in which they are located. All classes are canceled until Monday, Sept. 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Due to Hurricane Ike the City of Houston Municipal Courts will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 and SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2008. Individuals who have court settings will be given the opportunity to reset their case(s).Resets will be given IN PERSON, at ANY CITY OF HOUSTON COURT LOCATION, beginning MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, through FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008. Please check the Court's website shown below for all Court locations.THERE WILL BE NO JURY SERVICE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. Individuals who are scheduled for jury service on Friday, September 12, 2008 will be rescheduled and will be notified by mail of their new date.FOR MORE weather-related announcements and information: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 City of Houston 311 Answers Calls for Houstonians Needing Transportation AssistanceThe City of Houston 311 center has received over 1,300 calls since 6 a.m. from people requesting assistance and information regarding evacuation from Hurricane Ike. Currently, the request for evacuations is limited to a small number of Zip codes in low-lying areas in east Houston and east Harris County. Officials of the 311 department are asking if you do not live in one of the zip codes that are in the evacuation area, then please refrain from your calls. Operators need to place the highest priority on those who live in the zip codes that will be most affected by the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Bryan ISD, TAMU, Blinn, and CSISD announced closure today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Spring Valley City Hall ClosedThe City Hall offices for Spring Valley Village will be closed on Friday, September 12, 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 The Matagorda County Judge has now ordered a mandatory evacuation of the entire county. The evacuation is to completed by 7:00 PM today, 11 Sep 08. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 MAYOR CALLS FOR VOLUNTARY EVACUATION09.10.2008 - 10:30PMHurricane Ike poses a serious threat to Shoreacres. Official weather forecasts predict high winds will arrive very early Friday morning making travel by afternoon unsafe. As Hurricane Ike moves inland on Saturday the City could experience winds greater than 60 miles per hour with a significant possibility of tornadoes. Power outages are likely. Heavy rain fall and predicted tides of 9 to 11 feet will flood large areas in and around Shoreacres. Preparations for this dangerous storm must be rushed to completion.All residents are strongly encouraged to evacuate early Thursday prior to the onset of Friday's severe weather conditions. Citizens who need help, can get assistance evacuating if they call City Hall before 10 a.m. Thursday morning. This is a voluntary evacuation request, but may become a mandatory evacuation order at anytime should Hurricane Ike continue to pose a life threatening danger to Shoreacres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 MAYOR CALLS FOR VOLUNTARY EVACUATION09.10.2008 - 10:30PMHurricane Ike poses a serious threat to Shoreacres. Official weather forecasts predict high winds will arrive very early Friday morning making travel by afternoon unsafe. As Hurricane Ike moves inland on Saturday the City could experience winds greater than 60 miles per hour with a significant possibility of tornadoes. Power outages are likely. Heavy rain fall and predicted tides of 9 to 11 feet will flood large areas in and around Shoreacres. Preparations for this dangerous storm must be rushed to completion.All residents are strongly encouraged to evacuate early Thursday prior to the onset of Friday's severe weather conditions. Citizens who need help, can get assistance evacuating if they call City Hall before 10 a.m. Thursday morning. This is a voluntary evacuation request, but may become a mandatory evacuation order at anytime should Hurricane Ike continue to pose a life threatening danger to Shoreacres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 MAYOR CALLS FOR VOLUNTARY EVACUATION09.10.2008 - 10:30PM Hurricane Ike poses a serious threat to Shoreacres. That name just SOUNDS like a Homestead, FL redux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Harris County District ClerkAs Ike nears . e-Filing continues, jury duty to resume MondayThe closure of Harris County buildings on Friday due to Hurricane Ike means the Friday jury call has been canceled and the District Courts and the County Criminal Courts at Law will be closed Friday. It is expected that the District Clerk's Office will resume normal operations on Monday, Sept. 15, District Clerk Theresa Chang said. Persons summoned for jury duty Monday are expected to respond. Please monitor the news media for any change in this guidance.Persons summoned for service Friday will be reset to another date.The Harris County District Clerk's Child Support Office also will be closed on Friday. Designated staff in the District Clerk's Probable Cause and Criminal Intake sections will report to work Friday. The District Clerk's Web site, www.hcdistrictclerk.com, will operate from a backup site starting sometime Friday.Throughout Hurricane Ike, e-Filing will be available through TexasOnline. Although filers may not get a receipt from the District Clerk's Office as quickly as normal, the filing time will be recorded as the time the filer sends the document to his Electronic Filing Service Provider. The 24-hour drop box at the northwest corner of the Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, will be open as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 CONTINENTAL AIRLINES TO REDUCE HOUSTON HUB FLIGHTSDUE TO HURRICANE IKE; CHANGE FLIGHTS AT CONTINENTAL.COM FOR NO FEE HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2008 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is implementing a flight schedule reduction at its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) for Friday and Saturday in anticipation of deteriorating weather conditions caused by Hurricane Ike. Similar flight reductions are also anticipated at other select Gulf Coast and Texas destinations. Normal operations are planned at the Newark Liberty and Cleveland hubs. A reduced flight schedule will take effect on Friday, Sept. 12 at IAH. Most mainline jet departures should operate normally until early afternoon on Friday. After that time, Continental does not expect to operate mainline jet flights at IAH. Continental Express and Continental Connection regional airline flights will be suspended earlier on Friday, starting between mid-morning and mid-day. No Continental, Continental Express or Continental Connection flight operations are expected at Houston on Saturday. Continental has plans to reactivate the hub on Sunday morning, Sept. 14, although some flights on Sunday will remain subject to cancellation. Continental employees from other domestic locations are positioned to fly into Houston to assist their co-workers in resuming operations at the IAH hub after the storm.Checking Flight Status Go to continental.com to obtain the status of any particular flight. Travelers should check the status of their flight immediately before going to the airport to confirm that it is operating. Travelers without confirmed reservations should not go to Bush Intercontinental Airport as the airline will not be able to accommodate standby customers. As announced earlier today, travelers with itineraries to, from or through the Houston hub from Friday through Saturday should consider accelerating, postponing or rerouting their trip to avoid possible inconvenience caused by an interruption to flight schedules.Customers booked on flights to and from the affected region will be permitted a one-time date or time change to their itinerary without penalty for rescheduled travel. If a flight has been canceled, a refund in the original form of payment may be requested. Complete details are available at continental.com. The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via continental.com. Customers should enter their confirmation number and last name in "Manage Reservations." Customers may also call Continental Airlines reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent. continental.com provides an overview of Continental operations as well as up-to-date information regarding the status of specific flights. Automated flight status information is also available at 800-784-4444. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadooga Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 My brother was due to fly in from Japan on Saturday, but he got the following email a few hours ago:Weather conditions may cause the delay and cancellation of flights to select cities along the Gulf Coast and throughout Texas this weekend. This includes Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Customers traveling to, from or through the Houston hub the weekend of Fri., Sep. 12 through Sun., Sep. 14 should consider re-scheduling their trip to avoid possible inconvenience. We are experiencing long hold times at our reservations center. Customers are encouraged to change their reservations at continental.com with their confirmation number. Continental is waiving most fees usually associated with changing flights that will be affected by Hurricane Ike. These details may be found on the Important Notices page at continental.com.We are updating our Web site as new information and updates are received. Please check back often for the status of our operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Today, Sept. 12, 2008, METRO will operate Sunday service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Lone Star College-Kingwood will be closed from 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 14. It will re-open on Monday, Sept. 15. Continue to check our Web site, lonestar.edu and local news stations for updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yeah, I got out of there by around 3p. I had to go pickup my car which was at the dealership getting minor maintenance reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 All Lone Star College Campuses--North Harris, Kingwood, Montgomery, Cy-Fair, Tomball and The University Center will be closed until Monday, Sept. 15. Please check our Web site lonestar.edu for updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 The State of Texas State Operations Center (SOC) received a report of an evacuation of DPS Communications in Texas City, Galveston County. DPS Texas City Communications is evacuating due to Hurricane Ike, and will be stationed at the DPS Regional Office in Houston. (DPS Texas City) (Region Sub 2A) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 All of Galveston Island is now in a Mandatory evacuation starting at 12:00 noon.The streets of downtown Galveston are already flooded from storm surge. Higher ground is still dry, but downtown is described as looking kind of like Venice....and for those of you who recall my reporting from Galveston during Edouard, it may be meaningful to you that all of the garbage cans have already been knocked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 EMERGENCY OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR TORNADOS(Harris County, TX) - With Hurricane Ike heading towards the Gulf Coast, Harris County emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for potential tornados in the area. Remain alert for approaching tornados. Watch the sky and stay tuned to radio and television broadcasts for updated information and warnings.Harris County residents can get information and preparedness tips on our Web site at www.hcoem.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, along with its partner agencies at Houston TranStar, is working to protect the lives and safety of residents in the region affected by Hurricane Ike. Below is a list of changes in preparation for Hurricane Ike.Shelter In PlaceHarris County Judge Ed Emmett strongly recommends that residents shelter in place for the duration of the storm. "Shelter in place" means that residents should remain at their current locations until the storm has passed.311 Services Closed-Dial 911 Instead311 services have ceased operation. Residents who are in the evacuation zone and need help evacuating should dial 911.Metropolitan Transit AuthorityMETRO is closed and will continue to be closed on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. METRO will evaluate road conditions on Sunday to determine when they will restart service. For more information on METRO services, customers are encouraged to check METRO'S Web site at www.ridemetro.org or call 713-652-8960 or 713-635-4000.Flash Flood Warning / High Water LocationsThe National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area. After the storm has passed, residents can go to Houston TranStar's web site for a list of reported high water locations -- http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/roadclosures/ .George R. BrownThe George R. Brown Convention Center has concluded evacuation efforts.Important NumbersEmergency Services - 911Harris County Call Center - 713-881-3100American Red Cross - 713-526-8300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Brays Bayou below I-45 is expected to flood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Galveston OEM"It's not safe to be out on the roads anymore."Galveston County JudgeCurfew county-wide at 5pm Friday until "dawn" Sunday morning.Curfew at "sunset" Sunday evening until "dawn" Monday."Get off the streets. Quit sight seeing."National Weather ServiceEye is 60 miles across - "quite unusual for a hurricane of this intensity."Probably going to land as a strong category two storm.Dramatic increases in water height will come with high tide.Backfront surge is 9-10 feet right now. Expecting 12-16 feet.15-20 foot tidal surge expected in Galveston Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE ED EMMETT, MAYOR BILL WHITE ENACT A CURFEW FOR PORTIONS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND HOUSTON IN THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ZONEHarris County Judge Ed Emmett and Mayor Bill White enacted a curfew for those portions of Harris County and Houston within the mandatory evacuation zones listed below:o 77058o 77059o 77062o 77520o 77546o 77571o 77586o 77598o 77507These areas were evacuated earlier because of high water expected as a result of Hurricane Ike. Curfew is in place for the following days and times:7 p.m. - 6 a.m. Friday night - Saturday morning Saturday night - Sunday morning Anyone found outdoors in the mandatory evacuation area during curfew may be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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