As of 1:32 p.m. Eastern time, Monday, September 15, 2008:

- Corpus Christi- Working a vessel today at ADM.

- Galveston - Island is closed. The grain company thinks it may be a week before they are allowed onto the island to check their facility.

- League City/Houston - The area is without power. It does not seem like the facilities are damaged but there is no electricity to the facilities.

- Beaumont - The office was not damaged but access is limited. No comments regarding when work will resume.

- FEMA toll-free number - 800-621-3362 - Employees may contact FEMA to get hotel room assistance during the evacuation.

- FEEA Fund. Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund, a USDA Relief Fund established after Hurricane Katrina, can help employees experiencing major losses due to a declared natural disaster with grants and loans. If you need help, go to www.FEEA.org, hit the Gustav / Ike / Josephine box on the right, and then download and submit the disaster relief application. The web page has info on how to apply for a FEEA grant or loan. Complete the entire application including the "Applicant Loan Agreement" even if you are only requesting a grant on the initial application.

If other employees would like to help, donations can be made online via credit card at www.FEEA.org by clicking the Give Now button or by sending checks to the FEEA USDA Relief Fund at 3333 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80227.

In the event of an emergency, this page will be continuously updated with additional information.

Last updated 09/15/2008