South Texas residents, beware! Here comes Hurricane Ike. Currently a Category 2 Hurricane, Ike is predicted to make landfall on the U.S. mainland on Saturday, September 13, possibly as a Category 3 hurricane.Texas Gulf coast residents are already being warned to prepare for disaster and plans have been put in place for evacuations and emergency shelters.
The Environmental News Service reports:
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is making hurricane housing resources for communities available on the agency's website. The department will contact community action agencies in the projected path of the storm and advise them that they may be called upon to serve more people.Petfinder reminds residents in the storm's path of some of the important steps to take to prepare your pets for emergencies. Find disaster preparation tips after the jump.
Texas Animal Health Commission is coordinating with its member agencies and encouraging residents to call 2-1-1 for the latest shelter information for pets and livestock.
The Emergency Management Council and State Operations Center are fully activated. The State Operations Center is closely monitoring Hurricane Ike, and holding twice daily conference calls with federal, state and local officials, private industry partners, volunteer organizations, and the National Weather Service.
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