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1, September J, 2008 by admin.
HOUSTON — NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston is scheduled to reopen Monday, Sept. 22, ending its closure related to Hurricane Ike. Johnson shut down Sept. 11 as Ike approached the Texas coast.International Space Station flight control is scheduled to resume from Mission Control in Houston during the morning of Friday, Sept. 19. Station flight control was transferred to a backup facility near Austin, Texas, and later, to another facility at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.
The Mission Control Center and other key Johnson facilities are largely unscathed, partly because of extensive preparations and the work of a hurricane rideout team of more than 60 people. However, some center buildings suffered roof, window and facade damage. Several light poles were downed, as were a number of trees. The damage assessment and cleanup continues.
Johnson employees should check the center’s Employee Information Line for status updates at 281-483-3351, and are encouraged to contact their supervisors if they have not already done so.
NASA has a public Web site to distribute important information for NASA employees and contractors impacted by Hurricane Ike at: http://www.nasa.gov/eoc
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1, September J, 2008 by admin.
Food in refrigerators
o Throw out any perishable food (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, leftovers) if the power to the refrigerator has been off for 4 or more hours.
Food in freezers
(If the door remains closed, a full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours; a half full freezer will keep temperature for about 24 hours.)
o If the freezer thermometer reads 41° F or below, the food is safe and may be refrozen.
o If there is no thermometer, check each package of food. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 41 °F or below, it is safe to refreeze or cook. Refreezing of these foods will be a quality (not food safety) issue.
Disposal of food
o Liquids (excluding fats, oils and grease) - pour down the drain. Caution: there is the possibility that you will experience sewage back up if your establishment does not have power.
o Fats, oils and grease - place in approved grease disposal bins or place in closed containers and contact grease disposal facility for pick-up.
o Small quantities of food - denature with a cleaning product such as bleach and place in covered refuse bin outside the facility. If garbage pick-up is greatly delayed, place perishable food in closed containers, clearly label “not for sale” and place in a refrigerated location separate from other food until proper disposal is possible.
o Large quantities of food - store in covered refuse containers in a secure location until proper disposal is possible
o Massive quantities of food - take to Type 1 landfill.
Type 1 Landfills
Landfill Company Address County
McCarty Road Allied 5757 A Oates Harris
Atascocita Waste Management 3623 Wilson Rd. Harris
Blue Ridge Allied 2200 FM 521 Fort Bend
Baytown Waste Management FM 1405, just north of FM 2354 Chambers County
Security Waste Management 19248 Hwy 105 Montgomery County
Water
o Until a city or municipal utility district declares its water safe, only bottled water or water that has come to a rolling boil for one minute should be used. Boiled or bottled washing should be used for food preparation, drinking and washing hands.
o Use single service utensils and tableware or use approved sanitizer in approved concentration to sanitize dishes after washing and rinsing. (1/3 cup bleach to 5 gallons water) Sequence should be wash-rinse-sanitize. Heat sanitizing dish machines should not be used unless the sanitizing temperature reaches boiling (212°F.)
Ice
o Establishments that are under a “boil water” notice should not make ice. Purchase packaged ice from an approved source.
o Discard any stored ice. Clean and sanitize ice machine according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
When may I re-open?
Food establishments may resume operation if they meet the following conditions*:
1. Potentially hazardous food (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, etc.) that has not been held at 41°F or less is properly discarded.
2. Full power is restored.
3. Hot and cold running water is restored and is at sufficient pressure to wash hands and clean and sanitize equipment effectively
4. Toilet facilities are operating properly.
5. The establishment does not have structural damage that will cause contamination of food or food contact surfaces and equipment.
*If you wish to resume food operations, but these conditions are not fully met, please consult HCPHES supervisory personnel at (713) 439-6270. Partial operation may be possible.
Contact:
Rita Obey (713) 439-6293
Sandy Kachur (713) 439-6192
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1, September J, 2008 by admin.
Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites
September 17, 2008
Contact: Sandy Kachur
713.439.6292
Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES) cautions residents that mosquito activity is increasing. The combination of storm debris and standing water left behind has produced many more mosquito breeding sites.
HCPHES Mosquito Control is currently conducting county-wide surveillance to detect disease-carrying mosquitoes and determine pest mosquito populations. Ground-based operation (evening spray truck) and aerial treatment operations will be implemented according to on-going surveillance information.
Now is the time to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats from your property.
• Don’t feed the storm drains. Sweep up lawn clippings, leaves and tree limbs from sidewalks and driveways.
• Empty any containers that can hold water such as flowerpots, tires, buckets and other outdoor containers.
• Keep rain gutters clear and draining.
Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.
• When outdoors (especially between the hours of dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active), use an insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 (Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus). Apply as directed on the label.
• When possible, wear long-sleeved clothing and long-pants.
Keep mosquitoes out of the house.
• Make sure window and door screens are in good condition.
• Seal other openings, such as those around window air conditioning units.
• When mosquitoes are noticed in the home, use a “flying insect spray”. Be sure to use according to the label.
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