NEMRC Update - Mayor's briefing - City of Galveston

September 12, 2008

Mayor of City of Galveston Island: No ASL interpreter visible on multiple

stations.

Curfew at sunset ends at sunrise - same until Monday. Shelter of last resort

at Ball High School [sp?] open for duration of storm only. Food water,

restrooms, no cots - minimal but shelter from the storm. Hotel providing

media area in ballroom.

COG in place. Representatives have gone to mainland.

City Mgr - response to many citizens trying to get to shelter of last resort

- 150 people so far - people can bring their pets.

12 high water rescues so far.. island is flooding severely being torn up

pretty severely. house fire on west end.were unable to combat fire.house

damaged severely. multiple gas leaks. trop force winds so far. worse is yet

to come. If you need help let us know as soon as possible. Water is rising

quickly. Anyone else stuck out in west end we won't be able to help them. We

simply can't get there.

Mayor says she doesn't want to scare her residents - commenting on the NWS

statement on 'certain death' - can't comment on other 'people's attitudes.'

Rescues have been on west end and north side of the island. Everyone who has

called we have been able to rescue. People who got trapped where they were

located. 40% of the population chose to stay despite call for mandatory

evacuation.

Water service has been cut off for west end earlier today.

Special needs citizens all evacuated - arrived in Austin 0300 hrs.

No more emergency response after 21h tonight. Emergency Ops

Center if you need help. Make your decision immediately. Less likely we'll

be able to assist as day goes on.

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