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9-24-08 Texas Mexico Power (Updated 8 p.m.)
This is Texas City Emergency Management. Tonites message is again about power restoration. Texas-New Mexico restored power to just under 1000 homes yesterday and is making slow progress. We realize that at times the progress is frustrating but Texas New Mexico has again provided us with a approximate time line
The following is again an approximate time line sent to us by the light company:
- Snug Harbor area - 1-3 days
- Chelsea area - 3-5 days
- Seaside Lane -1-4 days
- From 1st Ave North to 9th Ave north, Baystreet on the east and 6th Street on the west - 1 or two days
- Moses Lake area - 3-4 days
- 29th Street Vance and Robinson area - 1-2 days
- Orange and Palm area - 3-4 days
- 13 Ave North to the North loop - 1-2 days
- Northern parts of State 146 - 3-5 days
- Loop 197 North area - 3-5 days
- South of Texas Ave - 3-4 days
Please remember that these are again approximate dates.
We also would like to thank the County of Galveston for mosquito control as they have been spraying throughout the city. They will make greater efforts starting this weekend as they will begin aerial spraying and give us much greater relief.
We close tonight with a reminder to remember those who suffered much more than ourselves in either your prayers or your thoughts.
9-23-08 Debris
- This is Texas City Emergency Management. We would like to remind you this evening to please put all your garbage out front for pickup.
- Also put all limbs out front and not in the alleyways.
The mass of branches and garbage in the alleys have slowed the restoration of power to certain parts of the city.
- Your help in this matter will help restore electricity to your home quicker.
9-19-08 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
(409) 643-5747
- This number will be manned 24 hours a day through Sunday, September 21, 2008.
9-19-08 Texas City Library
- The Moore Memorial Library at 1701 9th Avenue North, Texas City has public Internet access available where individuals can file FEMA and insurance claims online. The library will have special hours on September 21, 2008 from noon to 5 p.m. You can contact 409-643-5977 for more details.
9-18-08
Trash
- This is Texas City Emergency Management.
Household trash is being picked in Texas City. However, great delays are being experienced by our personnel at area landfills. As the trucks fill up and are driven to nearby landfills where they normally experience a turnaround time of 20 minutes. We are seeing turnaround times of two hours because of the volume of trucks at the landfill due to the mass of debris from the recent hurricane.
- If you clean out your ice box and/or have other similar type waste you can help yourself and your city during this difficult time by taking it to the Biosphere between the hours of 8:00AM and 6:00PM.
9-18-08 School Opening
- This is Texas City Emergency Management with a message from the Superintendent of Schools for Texas City ISD. The district is asking all campus principals and directors to report tomorrow, Friday, September 19th. All teachers and other staff members are to report on Monday, September 22nd and students will return on Tuesday, September 23rd.
9-17-08 Tap Water, Curfew, Tree Limbs
- This is Texas City Emergency Management. We continue to progress in our restoration of the water system. Tap water is safe to drink now and boiling of water is no longer required.
- Curfew has been lifted and is no longer in effect; although we ask those who have no specific business to not move about after midnight.
- Brush pickup continues as does restoration of electricity.
We ask citizens to remember to put their limbs on the edge of their property and not in the street.
- Also, we ask everyone to remember to sweep their street of leaves as they will clog your drains and may cause your street to flood in a heavy rain storm.
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Emergency Management |
In the event of an emergency, the city is prepared with numerous processes and procedures.
In the structure of Emergency Management for the city, the mayor serves a the
Director of Emergency Management. Bruce Clawson serves as the Coordinator for
Emergency Management, as well as the Director of the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC).
The Mayor manages
city resources and provides timely, prompt notification to the public of danger
that may adversely impact the population within the city. Notification to the
public is delivered in many forms.
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Preparedness and Responsibilities
Hurricane
Evacuation Kit | Avian Flu | Related Links | Helpful Numbers
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Siren System |
The
Emergency Siren System with 16 sirens alerts the City of Texas City and the City
of La Marque to possible dangers. Dangers may be a chemical spill, accidental
chemical release, or weather related situations- such as tornados.
When
the sirens sound, the public should tune to 530 AM radio for current
information on the emergency, or tune to Channel 16 on their cable television
stations for the most current information as it becomes available. You may also want to use any major television station in the Houston area for updates. The situation is often fluid and up-to-date information can be obtained by using these stations as they often have live broadcasts of the event.
A telephone ring-down system alerts the public at home with a recorded message
of emergencies. Approximately 2,600 homes may be notified in less than ten minutes. The
EOC is activated when the Mayor deems it necessary or a level 3 incident occurs.
All necessary resources meet in the EOC to manage resources to assist the public
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Emergency
Classification Levels and Responsibilities |
There
are four levels of incident management and response to industrial accidents that
the public should be aware of. Level
I: An incident has occurred and can be controlled by facility personnel.
The situation is under control
Level II: An incident has occurred
the situation is not under control but is confined. The incident is confined to
a small area or to a fixed-site and does not pose a threat of spreading to a larger
area or off-site. The Texas City Fire Department is on site and providing assistance.
Level III: An incident has occurred the situation is not under
control and protective action may be necessary for the surrounding or offsite
area. Additional IMAS aid may be needed. The EOC is activated, the Siren warning
is given to the Public, Channel 16 and Radio Station 530 AM are constantly updated
informing the Public of the status of the incident. You may also want to use any major television station in the Houston area for updates. The situation is often fluid and up-to-date information can be obtained by using these stations as they often have live broadcasts of the event.
Level IV: An incident has occurred and the situation is not under control. Actions by more
than first responders or facility personnel are necessary. An incident involving
a severe hazard or a large area which poses an extreme threat to life and property
and will probably require an evacuation; or an incident requiring the
expertise and resources of the I.M.A.S., neighboring cities, county, state, federal,
or private agencies/organizations.
When
you hear the emergency sirens:
Go
indoors; shut all windows and doors; turn off the air conditioning. Turn on the
radio to 530 AM or TV Cable Channel 16 for information. Stay off the telephone. You may also want to use any major television station in the Houston area for updates. The situation is often fluid and up-to-date information can be obtained by using these stations as they often have live broadcasts of the event.
Know
the Siren Signals
High
- low - high - low - high - low - high - low - high - low: Go Indoors
Single
frequency continuous tone: All Clear
Siren
Tests
Siren tests
are performed every Wednesday at noon.
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| Hurricane
Preparedness and Responsibilities |
Hurricane
Terms:
Hurricane
Watch: Hurricane conditions are a real possibility for an area
Hurricane
Warning: A hurricane is expected within 24 hours -- Begin precautionary
action at once Things
To Do When There Is A Hurricane Warning:
- Listen
for weather updates and stay informed.
- Keep
portable radio and flashlight on hand - with fresh batteries.
- Clear
your yard of all loose objects.
- Moor
your boat securely.
- Store
drinking water in clean containers.
- Shutter,
board or tape windows
- Plan
a flood-free evacuation route, and know where to go.
- If
Ordered To Evacuate - OBEY IMMEDIATELY! Take your Hurricane Evacuation Kit. Let
friends and neighbors know where you are going.
- Do
not enter evacuated areas until local officials have issued an "all clear."
Hurricane
Evacuation Kit
In
the event of an emergency, you should keep your hurricane evacuation kit ready
to go within hours. Some suggested items to keep on hand: - Battery-operated
radio
- Battery-operated
flashlight
- First aid
kit
- 2-week supply of
medicine
- Blankets
or sleeping bags
- Extra
clothing
- Lightweight
folding chairs/cots
- Personal
items including books and toys Infant necessities
- Important
papers (valid ID)
Remember,
there is no smoking, alcoholic beverages, weapons or pets allowed in public shelters.
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Helpful
Telephone Numbers
City of Texas City Emergency Management BC Clawson 409-643-5840
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