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1, September J, 2008 by admin.
DANGER!
Do Not Swim in Ditches, Lakes, or Bayous
Due to Hurricane Ike, many of the waterways in our community have become increasingly contaminated with bacteria and toxins. Health risks that could occur from exposure to these waters include diarrhea, gastrointestinal infections and various bacterial infections, including potentially deadly bacterial infections such as tetanus (lockjaw).
Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services strongly advises residents not to swim, bathe or play in ditches, bayous, creeks or lakes because of these health risks. In addition, residents are reminded that they should never enter waters that you cannot see through, that may have a swift undercurrent or may contain debris.
As always, never leave children unattended around water, including swimming pools, even if they know how to swim.
Protect your family and your community from injuries and drowning.
If you have any questions, call 713-439-6270.
Posted in City of La Porte, TX, City of Houston, TX, Hurricane Ike Recovery, Galveston County Information, Recovery from Hurricane Ike, Harris County Information, Greater Houston/Galveston Area Information | 1 Comment »
1, September J, 2008 by admin.
RESIDENTS EVACUATED & SHELTERED THROUGH THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE REGISTRY (2-1-1) ARE REMINDED TO REMAIN AT THEIR CURRENT SHELTER
Date: September 19, 2008
CONTACT: Mark Seegers
Subject: 2-1-1
713-881-3090
(Harris County) Persons who evacuated for Hurricane Ike through the Texas Transportation Assistance Registry or who have specials needs should remain at their current sheltering location until advised to do so by their home jurisdiction.
Officials from affected communities warn residents that they continue to be without power, other essential public services and are currently under boil water notices.
Updates will be issued regularly to inform these residents when their local officials deem it safe to return home.
Posted in City of La Porte, TX, TX, City of Houston, TX, Hurricane Ike Recovery, Galveston County Information, Recovery from Hurricane Ike, Harris County Information, Greater Houston/Galveston Area Information | No Comments »
1, September J, 2008 by admin.
Three Additional Point of Distribution (PODs) / Tres Sitios Adicionales de Distribución
The following locations are operating Points of Distribution (PODs) sites for Friday, September 19, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PODs in the Houston city limits will not have water. Most PODs will have only ice and only some of the PODs will have Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). The POD at Clyde Abshire, Deer Park Football Stadium will close permanently today at 3:00 PM.
Los siguientes Sitios de Distribución estarán abiertos el viernes, 19 de Septiembre del 2008 de 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. La mayoría de los sitios tendrán solamente hielo y algunos de los sitios tendrán comidas preparadas (MREs). El Sitio de Distribución de Clyde Abshire, Deer Park Football Stadium cerrará permanentemente hoy a las 3:00 de la tarde.
1. Harvest Time Church 17770 Imperial Valley, Houston 77060
2. La Porte High School 301 E. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte 77571
3. Clyde Abshire, Deer Park Football Stadium 710 West St. Augustine, Deer Park 77536@Center
4. Bay Area Community Center 5002 NASA Road #1, Seabrook 77586
5. Jim Fonteno Courthouse Annex 14350 Wallisville Rd., Houston 77049
6. San Jacinto Community Center 604 Highland Woods, Highlands 77562
7. Community of Faith 1023 Pinemont Dr., Houston 77018
8. Ripley House 4410 Navigation, Houston 77011
9. Sharpstown Mall 7500 Clarewood, Houston 77036
10. Robertson Stadium, University of Houston 3600 Scott, Houston 77011 (Lot 12A)
11. Fountain of Praise Hillcroft Campus 13950 Hillcroft, Houston 77085
12. Zion Lutheran 3606 Beauchamp, Houston 77009
13. Baytown Courthouse Annex 701 West Baker Rd., Baytown 77521
14. Church Without Walls 5314 Bingle Rd., Houston 77092
15. S. Houston Community Center 1007 State St., South Houston 77587
16. St. Agnes Baptist Church 3730 S. Acres Dr., Houston 77047
17. New Light Church 7317 East Houston Rd., Houston 77028
18. Houston Community College SE 6815 Rustic Avenue @ 45 & Woodridge
19. Tinsel Town Jacinto City 11450 East Fwy., Jacinto City 77029
20. Kipp Academy Houston 9634 Mesa Dr., Houston 77078
21. First Assembly of God 1915 FM 1960 Bypass, Rd E, Humble, 77338-
22. Christian Temple Assembly 9701 Almeda Genoa Rd., Houston 77075-
23. Crosby High School 14703 FM 2100, Crosby 77532-
Posted in City of La Porte, TX, City of Houston, TX, Hurricane Ike Recovery, Galveston County Information, Harris County Information, Greater Houston/Galveston Area Information | 1 Comment »
1, September J, 2008 by admin.
NEWS RELEASE
Date: September 18, 2008 Contact: Dimetra Hamilton
Subject: Debris Management for (832) 528-1759 (Cell) Unincorporated Harris County
Unincorporated Harris County Residents Urged to Properly Separate Debris Most common requests/issues related to debris management Harris County would like to provide residents of Unincorporated Harris County useful information related to the proper separation of debris after Hurricane Ike.
For further questions, residents of Unincorporated Harris County are urged to call (800) 207-2325 between the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM.
City of Houston residents please call 311.
In the event that a tree has fallen on your house, in your yard, or is blocking your driveway, you should move it to the right-of-way for pick-up. The right-of-way is defined as the property generally located between the edge of the private property line, sidewalk, or ditch and the street.
Remember that County debris haulers are not allowed to remove debris from private property. As a resident you are required to move the debris to the right-of-way or hire a private contractor to move it for you. If you are unable to move the debris due to a disability, please contact volunteer groups to move the debris to the right-of-way.
Volunteers from CERT can be requested at (713) 881-3100.
To ensure that your debris will be picked up, please separate in piles by vegetative debris (branches, limbs, and shrubbery) and by construction debris (shingles, sidings, treated wood).
Tree limbs should be cut in 10′ pieces.
Household Hazardous waste (paint, cleaning products, batteries, etc) should be gathered and disposed of at Household Hazardous Waste events. Call (713) 290-3000 to find the next scheduled event.
Contact CenterPoint Energy at (713) 207-2222 if there is a tree resting on power lines, or if a power pole is down.
If there is a tree across the roadway, please report it to our hotline at (800) 207-2325 so that it can be reported to appropriate County personnel.
If you don’t have property insurance or available funds to fix the damage, you may contact FEMA IA (Individual Assistance) Program at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or www.fema.gov ### http://ohsem.newsrouter.com/
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