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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2008
Page
3
Cooper describes widespread damage at the 33000 acre refuge from saltwater, debris, and ruined water control systems after the hurricane. Roads and trails are being cleared to reach broken drainage, ponds, and wetlands while wildlife suffers from lack of fresh water. Crews prioritize repair over access.
Hurricane Ike altered Stephanie Martinez's duties as volunteer coordinator for the Friends of Anahuac Refuge. The visitor information station and volunteer building were destroyed, forcing a safety focused pause on planned cleanup and events. Martinez notes volunteers will be needed again when conditions allow. Website and contact details provided.
Exxon Mobil employees joined Bay Area Recovery Center and Bay Area Homeless Shelter in Day of Caring efforts, delivering landscaping repairs, security cameras, and interior work. About 35 workers completed five shelter tasks, saving roughly twenty thousand dollars in potential costs and strengthening community ties through United Way support.
Neighboring faith groups banded to help Baytown victims days after the hurricane. Volunteers from area churches mobilized in a massive relief effort, with Horton noting the community spirit and the belief that people act as Christ’s hands in the wake of disaster.
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