State of Texas Activates Shelter Hubs Hurricane Ike September 10, 2008 – 4:30 pm

The State of Texas has activated the Shelter Hub in Huntsville as of 2:30 pm this afternoon. The Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently supporting the shelters in Huntsville Texas. Evacuees will go to a reception area, which is on the northbound side of I-45, south of Huntsville. It is at Mile Marker 101, which is a weigh station (for trucks). They will be assigned and directed to a specific shelter in that area. People evacuating from Galveston who need shelter are strongly encouraged to go North on I-45 to the Huntsville Shelter Hub or the Dallas Shelter Hub. Those evacuating from Brazoria County who need shelter are encouraged to go to Shelter Hubs in either Bryan/College Station or Austin. http://www.houstonredcross.org/

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Spring Texas and Hurricane Ike

While Spring is not in the evacuation zone, strong winds ranging from 60 – 70 mph are expected. If you haven’t already, please be prepared for power outages (i.e. can goods, radio, batteries, fill tubs with water, etc.), make sure all items in your yard that can be blown away are brought inside or tied down. Most of all make sure you stay inside and designate a center point in your home where there are no windows where you can be safe if your windows break!!!

• Red Cross to Texas Residents: Listen to Officials and Prepare for Ike
• – Hurricane Preparedness Guide–,  Hurricane Preparedness Guide –En Espanol

 

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