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Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.
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 | No Comments »
Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.
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 »
Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.
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 »
Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.
CITY OF LA PORTE UPDATE
City of La Porte, City Manager Ron Bottoms offered a Hurricane Ike recovery update:
Debris removal has begun. The debris must be separated into four groups as follows: normal household garbage, construction and demolition materials, vegetative debris, and appliances. This is crucial to ensure fast and efficient clean up of the city. Normal garbage schedules have resumed.
The Mayor has amended curfew times from 12:00 a.m. midnight to 5:00 a.m. This mandatory curfew will be in effect until further notice.
There are currently two POD locations available for supplies one at Lomax Jr. High located at 9801 N. Ave. L. and the other at La Porte High located at 301 E. Fairmont Parkway. The plan is to consolidate to one location which will be the High School.
We encourage citizens to take advantage of the free Blue Roof Program run by the Army Corps of Engineers which is set up at Bayshore Baptist Church located at 11315 Spencer Hwy from 8am - 6 pm to get assistance which includes the installation of commercial grade tarps for homes that have suffered roof damages during the hurricane. The number is 1-888-766-3258.
The La Porte Library located at 600 S. Broadway will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 5:00 p.m. with 25 computers that citizens can use to apply for FEMA assistance.
We are working to get the city back to normal as quick as possible.
Thank you.
Contact: Rosio Torres - (713) 881-3090
Posted in City of La Porte, TX, TX, Hurricane Ike Recovery, Harris County Information, Recovery from Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Ike | 1 Comment »