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UPDATE: Seabrook, Kemah among worst hit in area
  
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By NEESHA HOSEIN
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The Point is the only Seabrook area not open to the public.
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As Seabrook residents piece their lives back together after Hurricane Ike, some say they are unhappy with the recovery efforts.
One woman, who identified herself as Anna, said she was not pleased with the FEMA distribution station in Clear Lake Park, which she visited on Monday.
“The sign said that distribution of goods, I’m assuming like ice and water, would begin at 10 a.m., so we got there a few minutes early and they didn’t even start until nearly 11 a.m.,” she said.
“That was horrible, because we sat there in our car with it running for nearly an hour. It’s not right because people have to wait so long for gas that is already so scarce and then have to burn it up waiting in line.”
Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said she is furious with Seabrook Mayor Gary Renola because of what she calls a lack of communication with the residents. She said she was not told specifically why she was not allowed back into the city and feels she was left only to assume there was danger.
Following the incident she said she called the City of Seabrook for information and was disconnected during the call.
The area from Todville Road to the Point, near the seafood stores, is the only area closed off to the public.
Shipyards have been closed down by the Coast Guard because of diesel spills and other safety issues.
City Hall operations are severely limited owing to building damage that occurred during hurricane Ike.
Building permits cannot be issued until Monday, Sept. 22, at the earliest. Until that time, operations around damaged buildings should be limited to salvage and clean-up efforts.
Residents are asked to exercise extreme caution, because many structures are unstable, gas leaks have been detected throughout the city and there are broken lines and contaminants.
The city has contracted with debris removal professionals and asks that residents put household debris, hazardous materials, appliances and vegetation into separate piles near the curb. Do not take debris to the dump site.
Residents should avoid handling any drums or other debris that has washed up and keep out of dangerous, contaminated flood waters.
The sewer plant is working at emergency levels only, and residents must be conservative when flushing toilets.
It is safe to shower, but do not consume tap water withouth boiling.
Do not leave candles or other open flames unattended.
If a fire starts contact the fire department, but residents should keep in mind that the fire department may be overburdened in this emergent time, which may reduce response times.
Fire danger is extremely high with the use of generators and other machines. Never use gasoline-powered machines inside buildings.
Do not turn off natural gas unless the smell of gas is detected or the building is damaged.
To avoid a power surge that may damage your home appliances or air conditioner once power is returned please follow these steps:
Turn off all breakers and then turn off the power main. When electricity is restored turn on the main and turn each breaker on one at a time. If a breaker trips more then twice don’t try again. If you are unable to do any of the previous instructions please unplug and turn off all switches and appliances.
Local hospitals are taking critical patients only. There is a Disaster Medical Assessment Team Services located at the Hobby Lobby parking lot in Webster off the Gulf Freeway. Please see them for non-life threatening injuries or illness.
The city of Kemah suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Ike and residents are not permitted into the city.
Houston Police Officer Gary Turman was in Kemah hours before Hurricane Ike came ashore. He said the well-known restaurant T-Bone Tom’s was already flooded long before the hurricane came through.
The Kemah Boardwalk, a popular tourist attraction, was ruined by the storm. Debris and damage keeps the Kemah Bridge impassible. FEMA has a distribution center in the Target parking lot in Kemah.
The Point is the only Seabrook area not open to the public.
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As Seabrook residents piece their lives back together after Hurricane Ike, some say they are unhappy with the recovery efforts.
One woman, who identified herself as Anna, said she was not pleased with the FEMA distribution station in Clear Lake Park, which she visited on Monday.
“The sign said that distribution of goods, I’m assuming like ice and water, would begin at 10 a.m., so we got there a few minutes early and they didn’t even start until nearly 11 a.m.,” she said.
“That was horrible, because we sat there in our car with it running for nearly an hour. It’s not right because people have to wait so long for gas that is already so scarce and then have to burn it up waiting in line.”
Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said she is furious with Seabrook Mayor Gary Renola because of what she calls a lack of communication with the residents. She said she was not told specifically why she was not allowed back into the city and feels she was left only to assume there was danger.
Following the incident she said she called the City of Seabrook for information and was disconnected during the call.
The area from Todville Road to the Point, near the seafood stores, is the only area closed off to the public.
Shipyards have been closed down by the Coast Guard because of diesel spills and other safety issues.
City Hall operations are severely limited owing to building damage that occurred during hurricane Ike.
Building permits cannot be issued until Monday, Sept. 22, at the earliest. Until that time, operations around damaged buildings should be limited to salvage and clean-up efforts.
Residents are asked to exercise extreme caution, because many structures are unstable, gas leaks have been detected throughout the city and there are broken lines and contaminants.
The city has contracted with debris removal professionals and asks that residents put household debris, hazardous materials, appliances and vegetation into separate piles near the curb. Do not take debris to the dump site.
Residents should avoid handling any drums or other debris that has washed up and keep out of dangerous, contaminated flood waters.
The sewer plant is working at emergency levels only, and residents must be conservative when flushing toilets.
It is safe to shower, but do not consume tap water withouth boiling.
Do not leave candles or other open flames unattended.
If a fire starts contact the fire department, but residents should keep in mind that the fire department may be overburdened in this emergent time, which may reduce response times.
Fire danger is extremely high with the use of generators and other machines. Never use gasoline-powered machines inside buildings.
Do not turn off natural gas unless the smell of gas is detected or the building is damaged.
To avoid a power surge that may damage your home appliances or air conditioner once power is returned please follow these steps:
Turn off all breakers and then turn off the power main. When electricity is restored turn on the main and turn each breaker on one at a time. If a breaker trips more then twice don’t try again. If you are unable to do any of the previous instructions please unplug and turn off all switches and appliances.
Local hospitals are taking critical patients only. There is a Disaster Medical Assessment Team Services located at the Hobby Lobby parking lot in Webster off the Gulf Freeway. Please see them for non-life threatening injuries or illness.
The city of Kemah suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Ike and residents are not permitted into the city.
Houston Police Officer Gary Turman was in Kemah hours before Hurricane Ike came ashore. He said the well-known restaurant T-Bone Tom’s was already flooded long before the hurricane came through.
The Kemah Boardwalk, a popular tourist attraction, was ruined by the storm. Debris and damage keeps the Kemah Bridge impassible. FEMA has a distribution center in the Target parking lot in Kemah.
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