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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.
When hurricane Ike came ashore last Friday night and early Saturday morning here in Friendswood, Texas, it left town with part of my roof, and other minor damages to our property. I would have to say, besides the loss of power, A/C, cable TV and the internet, the worst seemed to be a section of our roof, that lost alot of shingles and felt; along with an Live Oak Tree I planted in the back corner of our backyard in memory of my Dad, who passed on back in October of 1995.
For days, I looked for assistance from anyone in putting a roof tarp up on the damaged section of the roof, and to somehow raise Dad’s Tree back up off the fence, that it came to rest on. Well today, after 6 days, I am very glad to say that help finally arrived in the form of Mr. Dale Jones, a good friend of of a good friend of mine, Jim Gerland, also of Friendswood.
Earlier today, I was updating Gerland about my predicament, and as well about his home here in Friendswood. He and his wife, Melody and family evacuated in front of Ike’s landfall, faster than the decision-makers on the evacuation situation could yell “GIT!”. In no time they had checked in at my favorite hotel in Austin. Ah, The Driskill Hotel, which was built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill, The Driskill still remains a landmark of Texas hospitality. As a member of The Historic Hotels of America and Associated Luxury Hotels International, The Driskill is among the world’s finest hotels, offering an elite level of luxury and service.
So anyway, while Jimbo and his fab wife, Mel were enjoying themselves in such luxury, with a wonderful roof over Jim’s head, here I sat, under a roof that threatened to turn into a shower-head with the next cloud-burst. Ok, I kinda drifted off the story-line…
Well I guess maybe he was pondering my desperate situation, (between bob-bons, & ice cream, yum, ice cold ice cream, hmm I can almost remember what that taste and felt like), and finally he said, ”Hey, give my old buddy Dale Jones a call…” ”I bet he can fix you right up on that roof problem”, so thats what I did, I gave Dale a call and he said something like, Sure thing, “I can fix you up this afternoon”. He then inquired about Jim and his family, and when they were expected back in town. I then found out that Dale had, “borrowed” his old buddy Jimbo’s super-dupper generator and needed to return it before the Gerland’s returned home.
Well, what do you know, but right when Dale said he and his crew would show up, there was a knock on the door and sure enough, there was that tall Texan, Dale Jones and his Calvary to save my day, well my roof at least. I tell ya what, in no time… in fact, faster than I could find my checkbook to write the payment, the Crew were through.
Oh… and that’s not all… as we were looking at the roof before the crew got started, I happened to mention that my Dad’s Tree had fallen down on a fence, just in a matter of fact way…
As soon as the crew climbed down from my roof, I started to finally write the check, but when I looked up to say thanks to Dale and his crew, they were no where to be seen out in front. Finally, I heard some voices in the back yard, and that was exactly where they had dissapeared to. I walked through my side fence into the back, and there they all were… they had all gathered around the tree, all working together to raise the Live Oak off the fence and back in the hole its root ball had pulled out of.
It was that fast, that quick, and they were all laughing the whole time! I was impressed by the men on the crew, their skill and their smiles as I just couldn’t stop thanking them enough.
I handed over the check for the roof, and started to write another for the tree work, and Dale said, “no thanks, that was on us… “ All I could do, was say thanks to everyone that had just helped me and my wife start healing from the minor wounds that Hurricane Ike had done to us.
Yes we were blessed with just minor damage, which in no way compares with so many here in SE Texas, yes indeed, we were blessed by our friends and neighbors that helped us in the aftermath. People like Rod, Joan, Charles, John, Amy and her husband, Ben, Pete and his wife Paula, Margie, Tom, and his wife Cindy and now Dale Jones and his roofing crew, yes truely blessed.
All my wife and I can say is, “Thanks so much for all of you that helped us”, and I do hope y’all know that we mean that, from the bottom of our hearts.
*Chuck, who works with Dale, just dropped off their estimate for a new roof, and it doesn’t look bad at all. Now I gotta run down to the Friendswood Hardware Store and get a few stakes and wire to secure Dad’s Tree a bit tighter and return the rope back to Dale.
As I finish up this Log, I feel a great load has lifted off my shoulders, thanks to my friends and neighbors, Thanks Y’all, and God Bless…
Stay Safe,
Cane
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Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.
Friday, September 19, 2008 Dear Friends and Volunteers,Below are some volunteer opportunities we have heard about. Please help out if you can and forward or pass the word to anyone you know in the area.Galveston County
From Larry Jones, Sr., Pastor, Santa Fe Baptist Church, and Santa Fe, Texas:
If you have volunteers who wish to help in Bayou Vista I will be glad to assist you. I’m organizing our volunteer help for the city. We have many citizens who are elderly or have other issues which prevent them from doing their own debris removal and clean-up. Also, a number of our staff have been working selflessly around the clock and I would like to send volunteers to help remove debris from their property. Please contact Larry at 409-771-8209 or via e-mail at blawrencejones@hotmail.com.Brazoria County
Volunteers with Chain Saws, wheelbarrows, rakes, etc. – Many homes need clean up, especially those of the county’s elderly residents. Individuals and groups are invited to email Gloria Luna at gluna@uwbc.org or call her at (979) 849-9402 to discuss projects. Volunteers to deliver food to homebound – There are a number of elderly, disabled and low-income individuals who are unable to get to food and water. Email Gloria Luna at gluna@uwbc.org or call her at (979) 849-9402 for further information.Harris County
Blockwalk Saturday and Sunday in the Sagemont area to hand out informational flyers to residents who do not have electricity. Contact BAND headquarters for more information at 281-218-6020.For additional volunteer opportunities in Harris County go to http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/side/6004619.html.Thank you,
Angie and Brooke
Joe Jaworski for Texas Campaign
Posted in Hurricane Ike Recovery, Galveston County Information, Harris County Information, Recovery from Hurricane Ike, Greater Houston/Galveston Area Information | 1 Comment »
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.
Update from the Friendswood Office of Emergency Management:
Friday, September 19, 2008, 1207 CDT
Electric power in Friendswood is at approximately 70 percent.
The City of Friendswood is in daily contact with the power providers. They expect to have the city close to 100 percent power within the next few days, with scattered severe exceptions.
Food supply is adequate in Friendswood. Grocery Stores and many businesses are now open.
Fuel supply is available with moderate wait times.
FISD and CCISD schools are still closed until further notice.
All Friendswood roadways are open for traffic.
For FEMA assistance, residents can contact FEMA at:Phone: 1-800-621-FEMAWeb: www.fema.gov
There is FEMA assistance for temporary housing and long term financial relief for those with substantial damage or displacement.
As we begin transitioning into debris management mode, please make sure that household trash is bagged as usual and separated from any wooded storm debris. Any green waste that is placed in trash bags should be placed alongside the household trash instead of with larger wooded storm debris. Wooded storm debris do not have to be cut, bundled, or tied. Per FEMA regulations, all trash must be no further than 12 feet from the curb.
Insurance information from the Texas Department of Insurance is attached.
File Attachment: http://www.groupbuilder.net/uploads/City_of_Friendswood/Insurance_assistance.pdf
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