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October 2008
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Recently by Chad BowerThe state, county, city and FEMA have met on a daily basis to determine daily POD locations. Areas with water service, electricity and with retail stores open to the public are generally considered to be self-sufficient so that a POD is no longer needed. The last two Points of Distribution sites are scheduled to close today, Sunday, September 21, 2008. No other POD locations will be opened. ...As of Sunday afternoon, the midnight to 6 a.m. curfew is still in place in Houston. ...Galveston County facilities located on the island will remain closed through Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Galveston County employees who have been contacted and advised to report to work as the County undertakes a temporary relocation of various County functions to the mainland are required to report to work to assist in the temporary relocation or to provide County services. Harris County to open six (6) countywide debris drop-off sites beginning Monday, September 22, 2008, to provide residents of Unincorporated Harris County with additional ways to clear debris quickly from their property. For further information, residents of Unincorporated Harris County are urged to call (800) 207-2325 between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM. . Vegetative debris (branches, limbs, and shrubbery) ONLY will be processed at this site. The following WILL NOT be... The citywide curfew in the City of Dickinson has been changed to midnight to 6:00 A.M. until future notice. ...Beginning Monday, September 22, 2008, the Solid Waste Management Department will divert all of its normal heavy trash operations to storm debris collections. Therefore, the normal heavy trash schedule has been suspended. The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will proceed with normal garbage and yard trimmings collection operations on Monday, September 22, 2008. The Curbside Recycling crews are assisting the Yard Trimmings crews with vegetative storm debris collection and, therefore, will not be collecting the recyclable materials from the green bins. Curbside Recycling is suspended until further n... City officials are rolling out debris removal guidelines in anticipation of the island-wide re-entry scheduled for 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24th. Residents who weathered Ike's ravages at home, contractors already on the job, and business owners busy cleaning have left mounting stacks of debris piled high on city streets. In order to expedite the clean up and recovery process, the city and its debris management contractors are asking for the full support of all Galvestonians.
Please use the following guidelines when cleaning out your home or business:
Everything must ... The Red Cross continues to meet the needs of thousands of individuals and families in southeast Louisiana who are still struggling with the impact of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. People whose homes have been damaged can call the Red Cross at 1-866-GET-INFO (438-4636) and FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) for assistance and information updates. Residents are also encouraged to let their friends and family know where they are through the Red Cross Safe and Well website at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). SUPPLIES The Red Cross is delivering hundreds of cleanup kits... Earlier this week Mayor Thomas temporarily waived some of cityʼs buildings codes pertaining to the demolition and removal of storm damaged materials. Due to the severity of damage caused by Hurricane Ikeʼs wind, rain, and storm surge, the City of Galveston will not require homeowners or contractors to apply for permits to demolish and remove the following: Non-structural floor coverings, wall coverings and ceiling coverings Exemptions do apply. The Mayorʼs order does not pertain to the removal of any and all struc... There will be hot meals served by the Salvation Army 1:00 p.m. Sunday at 5878 Bellfort at Crestmont, 77033. Water, MREs and ice will be given to the public. ... |
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