ACTIONS TEXAS IS TAKING
Monday, September 22 - 1:32pm
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AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today unveiled a public service announcement to raise awareness and encourage donations to the Texas Disaster Relief Fund. Contributions to the fund are tax deductible and will be allocated to local governments and organizations to help those directly impacted by Hurricane Ike.
Breaking news from across the state
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Monday, September 22 - 1:59pm
Gov. Perry Announces New PSA for Texas Disaster Relief Fund
"They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I hope those pictures are worth several million dollars for our communities that have lost so much."Texans weathered Ike together. We will rebuild together.
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Monday, September 22 - 11:27am
Latest Hurricane Ike Updates from Entergy
As of 5 a.m. on Monday, Hurricane Ike outages in Texas numbered 54,199. 338,401 customers have been restored, or 86%, from the peak outage of 392,600.Public Utility Commission
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Monday, September 22 - 11:17am
Latest Ike Update from TWC
TWC had taken almost 11,000 claims as a result of Hurricane Ike. The agency has established temporary workforce centers in evacuation centers in Austin, Anderson, Bedias, Corsicana, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, and across the state to assist those affected by the disaster with assistance filing disaster-related unemployment claims.Texas Workforce Commission
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Monday, September 22 - 11:13am
Latest Ike Update from TDI
Commissioner Geeslin is in the field and will make several visits to the impacted areas on Monday. TDI staff are assisting consumers at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in East Texas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, and are awaiting opening of several additional DRCs this week. All other TDI activities continuing.Texas Department of Insurance
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Monday, September 22 - 11:03am
Latest Ike Update from TAHC
The TAHC’s Area Command continues operations in the TAHC headquarters in Austin, with on-site representatives from the USDA’s Veterinary Services, Animal Care, and National Resources Conservation Services; the Texas Department of Agriculture, and TXSART. The TAHC also is represented at the State Operations Center and is in close contact with livestock industry representatives. The Area Command may be reached at 800-550-8242, ext 296.Texas Animal Health Commission
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Monday, September 22 - 10:59am
Latest Ike Update from DPS
DPS continues to man roadblocks, provide security, handle traffic management and assist in shelter sex offender compliance. DPS is assisting the Houston Police Department with traffic duties and 100 additional troopers are preparing for deployment to Galveston.Department of Public Safety
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Monday, September 22 - 10:51am
Ike News Update from Texas Parks & Wildlife
This week on Galveston Island, TPWD has been tasked to deploy 50 game wardens to meet with 100 DPS troopers to assist with law enforcement and traffic control. A total of 13 Texas State Parks remain closed due to Ike, down from 37 closures at the event’s height.Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Monday, September 22 - 10:46am
List of Valero Stores Open For Business Throughout Southern Region
Status of Valero stores open for business across Texas Gulf Region as of 9/22: 169 of 184 stores = 90% 13 stores operating on generators 1 store lost power after having power restored (not included in open totals) Download list here. -
Monday, September 22 - 10:21am
Visit Texas Responds to Donate Goods, Services and Time for Victims of Ike
A state website portal, www.TexasResponds.org is collecting offers of bulk supplies, goods and services, volunteers and cash donations to be used by volunteer organizations that provide direct assistance to victims now and throughout long-term recovery. If unable to access the website, donors can call 512-287- 2012.OneStar Foundation
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Monday, September 22 - 9:37am
Latest Ike Update from TFS
Regional Staging areas seeing a sharp decline in the need for commodities in many counties affected by Hurricane Ike. Power companies say power could still be days away for manyTexas Forest Service
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Sunday, September 21 - 9:14am
Latest Ike Update from TFS
Regional Staging areas start seeing a decline in the need for commodities in many counties affected by Hurricane Ike. Power companies say power could still be days away for many.Texas Forest Service
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Saturday, September 20 - 1:21pm
Latest Ike Update from HHSC
HHSC has offices open across Southeast and Central Texas this weekend to help low-income Ike victims apply for emergency food stamps. Hurricane victims also may pick up and drop off applications at Abundant Life Cathedral, 11230 Harwin Drive in Houston.Health and Human Services Commission
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Saturday, September 20 - 1:17pm
Latest Ike Update from TDSHS
Texas Department of State Health Services is coordinating work of an Applied Health Team of federal and state experts including epidemiologists, sanitarians and a disaster response engineer to support local jurisdictions affected by Hurricane Ike in community and shelter assessments and recovery operations.Texas Department of State Health Services
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Saturday, September 20 - 9:33am
Latest Ike Update from TFS
Saw crews start making headway in southeast Texas by clearing roads and getting downed trees removed.Texas Forest Service
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Friday, September 19 - 5:43pm
Texas Continues Efforts to Rebuild Communities and Lives
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today encouraged displaced Texans to remain patient as the state continues to make progress restoring its communities and readying its neighborhoods for residents’ safe return home. To date, power has been restored to more than half of the customers who lost electricity during Hurricane Ike. Additionally, the fuel industry is reporting that more than 75 percent of retail stations have resumed operations and nearly 100 percent of terminals are operating.Power Restored to 1.46 Million; 75% Retail Fuel Stations Operational
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Friday, September 19 - 4:11pm
State Rolls Out Shorter Application for Disaster Food Stamps
Texans in counties declared a disaster area due to Hurricane Ike can now apply for disaster food stamps using a shorter, two-page application. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted the new application in English and Spanish on its website at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us. -
Friday, September 19 - 3:32pm
Dyed Diesel Waivers
The Governor’s office has secured waivers from the EPA and the IRS to allow for the use of dyed diesel for on road use. This will allow farmers and ranchers who have dyed diesel on affected properties to legally use the fuel on the highway through midnight, September 25th. -
Friday, September 19 - 11:46am
Latest Ike Update from TWC
As of Wednesday, September 17, TWC had taken almost 11,000 claims as a result of Hurricane Ike. The agency has established temporary workforce centers in evacuation centers in Austin, Anderson, Bedias, Corsicana, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, and across the state to assist those affected by the disaster with assistance filing disaster-related unemployment claims.Texas Workforce Commission
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Friday, September 19 - 11:42am
Latest Ike Update from DPS
More than 1,000 Highway Patrol, Criminal Law Enforcement, Driver License and Texas Ranger personnel continue to work in Southeast Texas. Additional officers have been moving into the area over the past several days, replacing those who have been working since before Hurricane Ike made landfall. Policing activities include restricting access to damaged locations, traffic management, security and other duties as necessary. DPS Disaster District operations centers remain activated in Houston, Beaumont, Lufkin and Tyler to help coordinate state agency resources in their respective areas.Department of Public Safety
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Friday, September 19 - 11:38am
Latest Ike Update from DIR
DIR’s staff at the State Operations Center is prepared to provide a Telecommunications Emergency Response Team in Seabrook and Pasadena as requested.Department of Information Resources
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Friday, September 19 - 11:33am
Ike News Update from Texas Parks & Wildlife
TPWD has had approximately 200 game wardens and associated boats and equipment deployed for Hurricane Ike. Today, four Texas State Parks in northern East Texas have restored power and reopened, although some are only open for day use. This drops to 13 the number of state parks closed due to Ike, down from 37 closures at the event’s height.Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Friday, September 19 - 11:30am
Latest Ike Update from TDI
TDI will send insurance assistance staff to each of the 9 Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) that FEMA is opening today. Locations of each DRC will be posted to TDI's Hurricane Ike web resource page.Texas Department of Insurance
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Friday, September 19 - 11:27am
Latest Ike Update from DFPS
Department of Family and Protective Services is working with daycare operations to help them reopen quickly and safely. The agency is contacting each licensed daycare in the Houston area to see if they are open or when they anticipate reopening. DFPS is providing technical assistance - explaining safe use of generators, hygiene, and other important health and safety issues.Department of Family and Protective Services
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Friday, September 19 - 11:25am
Latest Update from TDSHS
Texas Department of State Health Services is working with local jurisdictions to see that restaurants closed by Hurricane Ike are safely reopened to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Retail food establishments must contact their regulating authority before reopening. DSHS also is providing support to grocery stores and pharmacies to assure that all food, cosmetic, drug and medical device products that have been damaged are destroyed.Texas Department of State Health Services
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Friday, September 19 - 11:21am
Wal-Mart Donates $2.5 Million In Response to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, including $250,000 to Texas Disaster Relief Fund
Wal-Mart Donates $2.5 Million In Response to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, including $250,000 to Texas Disaster Relief Fund. The retailer partners with American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Feeding America, the Texas Disaster Relief Fund and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to Provide Aid to those Affected in Texas and Louisiana. http://walmartstores.com/FactsNews/NewsRoom/8605.aspx -
Friday, September 19 - 11:15am
Latest Ike Update from TDCJ
Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials have cancelled weekend visitation at the following facilities unless their commercial power is restored : Cleveland Unit, Eastham Unit, Ellis Unit, Ferguson Unit, Lewis Unit, Darrington Unit, Hospital Galveston, Central Unit, Stiles Unit, Gist State Jail, LeBlanc Unit, Plane State Jail, Henley State Jail, Hightower Unit and the Jefferson County Jail where TDCJ has leased beds. Visitors are advised to contact TDCJ's hurricane hotline at 936-437-6127 or the specific unit before attempting to visit.Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Friday, September 19 - 11:07am
Latest Ike Update from TCEQ
The TCEQ is performing field assessments for public water systems, waste water treatment plants and landfills, and continues efforts to contact systems in the affected area. The TCEQ is working with the state department of emergency management to prioritize and coordinate assistance to these systems.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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Friday, September 19 - 10:59am
Open Chevron and Texaco Service Stations
Open Chevron and Texaco Service Stations – Houston Area A daily updated list of open Chevron and Texaco service stations in and around the Houston area can be found at https://upstream.chevron.com/StormUpdates/main-2008.asp. -
Friday, September 19 - 10:54am
Locating loved ones who evacuated during Hurricane Ike
Department of State Health Services
To locate residents who evacuated with transportation assistance from the state, call 2-1-1 or visit https://disastersafe.redcross.org/
To locate medical special needs evacuees, please call Department of State Health Services at toll-free (888) 777-5320. Phones will be answered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and callers may leave a message at other times. Callers need to provide information such as the name, address, date of birth, gender, last known location and specific medical special need of the evacuee.
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Friday, September 19 - 9:07am
Latest Ike Update from TFS
Power crews work around the clock trying to get power restored to all areas affected by Hurricane Ike. Power companies say power restoration could still be weeks away for many.Texas Forest Service
TEXAS RESPONDS
A storm of this scale is managed in four major phases:PREPARATION: How Do I Get Ready?
RESCUE: Can Someone Help Me?
RE-ENTRY: When Can I Go Home?
By Agency
Useful Phone #s
211 - 1-877-541-7905 (9/15/2008)FEMA - 1-800-621-3362
FOOD STAMPS - 1-800-221-5689
RED CROSS - 1-800-733-2767
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S - 1-800-252-8011
(PRICE GOUGING)
TX DOT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE - 1-800-525-5555
Vendors Who Want to Help - 512-463-3459
TXDOT STATEWIDE ROAD CLOSURE INFO - 1-800-452-9292
RELAY SERVICE - 7-1-1
(Hearing Impaired and Visual Disabilities)
Useful Links
Locating Loved Ones Evacuated by the StateHurricane Ike Power Outages & Information
Governor's Division of Emergency Management
Texas Disaster Relief Fund
HHSC - Emergency food stamp help
Register with FEMA
FEMA: Ike Info
Donate or Volunteer through TexasResponds.org
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Gov. Perry's Hurricane Audio Alert
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