Hurricane Ike Update from the Friendswood Office of Emergency Management

1, September J, 2008 by admin.

A message from the Friendswood Office of Emergency Management:

Hurricane Ike is still projected to make landfall somewhere near the central Texas coastline on Friday. 

Voluntary or mandatory evacuations are NOT being ordered in Friendswood at this time.  Evacuations are NOT expected to be issued in the Friendswood city limits as a result of Hurricane Ike.

Friendswood residents are encouraged to prepare their homes in advance of Ike’s landfall.  Specifically, any loose outdoor items that could become flying debris in a high wind event (i.e. lawn furniture, TV Antennas, etc.) should be stowed away in advance of the arrival of the storm. 

It is likely that Friendswood will experience tropical force winds of up to 50-60 miles per hour and a possibility of 3 to 6 inches of rain.  Residents of low lying areas are encouraged to monitor creek levels and seek higher ground if necessary.  There is also the potential for loss of electrical power in Friendswood.

The City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor Hurricane Ike and provide updates as needed. For any additional information, please contact the City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management at 281-996-3335 or by e-mail at eoc@ci.friendswood.tx.us.

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