1, September J, 2008 by admin.

PHA’s new Bayport Cruise Terminal opensSeptember 19, 2008 – 1409 CDTHOUSTON – Port of Houston Authority facilities resumed normal operations at all terminals yesterday in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.  PHA was granted U.S. Coast Guard clearance for all of its facilities late Wednesday and employees reported back to work yesterday.   

To accommodate its customers, PHA will open its Barbours Cut, Bayport and Turning Basin terminals on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. until noon, and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. 

Carnival Cruise’s Conquest arrived at the Port of Houston Authority’s new Bayport Cruise Terminal yesterday and disembarked 380 passengers.  Today, Carnival’s Ecstasy will disembark approximately 550 passengers.  These passengers opted to remain aboard the vessels following their respective voyages.   

Both Carnival’s Conquest and Ecstasy vessels were docked in New Orleans, where they were deployed following the closure of the Port of Galveston due to Hurricane Ike.  PHA expedited the opening ofthe cruise terminal to facilitate the request of Carnival Cruise. 

PHA will operate Carnival’s Conquest and Ecstasy cruise ships on Sept. 20–21, with 1,700 passengers expected on Saturday and 3,000 on Sunday.  PHA has an agreement with Carnival to operate these vessels while the Port of Galveston recovery efforts continue. 

For more information:Please go to the PHA Web site, www.portofhouston.comor Carnival Cruise Lines’ Web site, www.carnival.com.  

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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

(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.

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1, September J, 2008 by admin.

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 »