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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2008
Page
3
It is not safe for residents to return to Baytown at this time. A notice will be issued on baytown.org when it is safe. The city has revised its dusk curfew. it is now in effect from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. until further notice.
Harris County Public Health warns residents to avoid debris and storm hazards to reduce tetanus exposure. Tetanus can enter via soil, debris, dirty nails, or animal and human feces. The disease causes muscle spasms, lockjaw and can be deadly. If a tetanus shot was not received in the last ten years or the vaccination date is unknown, contact a health care provider.
FEMA will activate its transitional sheltering initiative at Texas request to place eligible fire evacuees in hotels or motels when they cannot return home. Lodging costs will be paid directly to hotels, with a list of participating properties available online at FEMA EvacHotels.
The Baytown recycling center at 425 West Main Street sustained severe hurricane damage and will remain closed until further notice. For the next 30 days residents and contractors can have permit fees waived but must register at City Hall Building Services at 2401 Market Street to obtain permits for roof and fence work.
Rescue workers and residents survey a shattered Oak Island scene where a massive collapse turned the town into ruins. Neighbors, including 63 year old David Thruston, recount days of effort with the fire department as they search for survivors and come to terms with rebuilding futures amid tears and loss.
Anahuac Mayor Guy R. Jackson says FEMA will help locate temporary housing for residents of Oak Island Smith Point and Anahuac. He urges neighbors to support each other as the community begins cleanup and rebuilding. Echoing trauma from loss Glenda Frascone and daughter Maria recount Katrina comparisons and the winery and rentals damaged.
Debris removal continues in Baytown with crews from Bamaco Inc and Beck Disaster Recovery working 12 hour shifts seven days a week. The city has multiple debris sites including the San Jacinto Mall lot, Ferry Road, Baytown Marina, North Alexander Drive, and Bayway Drive with plans to add a sixth site to speed clearance as residents separate vegetation, construction material, appliances, and clothing for pickup.
The county advises only those with power and utilities or able to sustain themselves may return, citing shortages of fuel food water and ice and ongoing utility issues. Restrictions apply from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
A burn ban is in effect due to limited firefighting resources and high fuel risk. No boil water notice for Anahuac. residents in Trinity Bay should conserve water as levee breaches reduce raw water supply to two to three weeks. TECD may provide water to Smith Point and Oak Island next week. many water lines are damaged causing low pressure. POD sites accept volunteers for food water and ice distribution. Red Cross Shelters at Winnie Community Building and Anahuac American Legion Hall with potential others as needed.
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