WHEREAS,
Texas hurricane season officially begins June 1 and ends November 30,
2006, and
WHEREAS, the 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storm, and
WHEREAS, both public and private entities should develop emergency response and recovery plans in accordance with local jurisdictions and local emergency management offices, and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service and the Governor's Division of Emergency Management are designating the week of May 21 - 27, 2006, as Hurricane Awareness Week in Texas and in the City of Kemah, and
WHEREAS, the best defense is preparedness and public education about the dangers of high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornados that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction with a hurricane or tropical storm, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Kemah, Texas , urges all citizens of the county and this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions.
IN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION WEREOF, We the undersigned hereby affix our signatures this the ____day of May, 2005
WHEREAS, the 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storm, and
WHEREAS, both public and private entities should develop emergency response and recovery plans in accordance with local jurisdictions and local emergency management offices, and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service and the Governor's Division of Emergency Management are designating the week of May 21 - 27, 2006, as Hurricane Awareness Week in Texas and in the City of Kemah, and
WHEREAS, the best defense is preparedness and public education about the dangers of high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornados that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction with a hurricane or tropical storm, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Kemah, Texas , urges all citizens of the county and this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions.
IN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION WEREOF, We the undersigned hereby affix our signatures this the ____day of May, 2005
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Mayor Greg Collins Kelly Williams, Position 1
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Pat Buchanan, Position 2 Shawn Parker, Position 3
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Wayne Rast, Position 4 Mary Anne Holcomb, Position 5
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
HURRICANES
Evacuating Is the Smartest Move:
When a hurricane threatens your area, evacuating is the smartest move.
Hurricanes are highly unpredictable and can strengthen rapidly in a matter of hours. Prepare and make your evacuation plans well in advance. Review this checklist before you leave.
1. To protect your home, whether you are staying or going, put up shutters or plywood on all windows and openings. Winds are stronger at higher elevations, and high-rise apartments or condos.
2. Move patio furniture, hanging plants and gas grills inside. If your home is vulnerable to rising water, move valuables and furniture to a higher level.
3. Notify relatives and friends about evacuation plans and confirm reservations if planning to stay at a hotel.
4. Be familiar with other places to stay between your home and destination should roads become clogged. Do not ride out a hurricane in a car. Know where emergency shelters are along the route.
5. Turn off electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box to protect appliances from power surges and reduce the risk of live dangling wires after the storm.
6. If the house is supplied with natural or propane gas, turn the gas off at the meter or tank.
7. Make a final walk-through inspection of the home before closing the door.
8. Your emergency preparedness kit should include radio and flashlight with extra batteries, extra eye glasses, medications and special products for babies and elderly family members, bottled water, non-perishable food, dry clothes, bedding and important documents in waterproof containers.
9. Do not try to tow a trailer or boat in high winds. It is too hazardous.
For more information, contact R. W. "Bill" Kerber, Emergency Coordinator, City of Kemah or visit Governors Division of Emergency Management
Web site: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem