Please note the following Hurricane Ike recovery information from the City of Galveston (there is some good news here!): General Conditions in Galveston Following Hurricane Ike 9/19/08 Information for Galveston Parking Lot Costumers from the Port of Galveston Historic Relics Salvaged from Balinese Room Debris Share this:FacebookPress ThisEmailPrintDiggRedditStumbleUpon
Important Hurricane Ike Recovery Information
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City of Galveston Press Conference
Robyn Bushong has sent over her notes from today’s City of Galveston press conference: Hi,everyone… highlights of the press conference. 1. LeBlanc/Lyda Ann – think maybe within one week or "so" – residents can come back. 2. Water on – but not drinkable -but because of ALL the leaks – loosing more water … Continue reading City of Galveston Press Conference
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Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership Making Recovery Plans
The following message was sent to members of the Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership by Lesley Sommer, the executive director: HDGP Board & Members- First of all, I hope that this message reaches all of you in good health and out of harm’s way. I have been to Galveston and have seen the devastation downtown, … Continue reading Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership Making Recovery Plans
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Important News From The City of Galveston
A few important items that you should note from the city of Galveston: General Conditions in Galveston Following Hurricane Ike Water Conservation a Top Priority on Island Downed Tree Removal In Process Owners Will Have 10 Days to Identify Rescued Pets Share this:FacebookPress ThisEmailPrintDiggRedditStumbleUpon
Notes from Today’s Galveston Press Conference
Many thanks to Robyn Bushong for sending her notes from today’s press conference: OK… press conference update. Very little was said except this: 1. Dr. David Callender ( president UTMB/Galveston) said it "could" take up to 1-2 months before UTMB fully functioning. 2, The city is trying desparately to get people off the island – … Continue reading Notes from Today’s Galveston Press Conference
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Personal Thoughts From an After-Ike Visit to Galveston
Upon hearing that the city leaders were going to allow citizens on the island to inspect their homes, Mom and I made a dash to the island in order to check things out. Some notes: There was a lot of damage, but Galveston is down and certainly not out. We have recovered from worse and … Continue reading Personal Thoughts From an After-Ike Visit to Galveston
Some Notes From a UTMB Doc
Many thanks to Ben Raimer of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) for sharing the following observations: I have been on the island since Monday. Sharon, David and I weathered the brunt of the storm in Austin. The 400 UTMB employees who remained at the university transferred all remaining patients (including the prison) prior to the … Continue reading Some Notes From a UTMB Doc
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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Announces Blog
The following is in from UTMB. Also, they have started a blog related to UTMB questions and answers – Please visit www.utmb.edu<http://www.utmb.edu> for the posts and up-to-date information. UTMB update: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, September 14 With the arrival today of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team on campus, UTMB will turn over its patient care responsibilities … Continue reading The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Announces Blog
Galveston Begins Recovery From Hurricane Ike
Galveston has begun what will be a slow recovery from the onslaught of Hurricane Ike. Most buildings, though not all, had flood waters and many had some wind damage. However, Galvestonians are resilient and love their city and island, and they will find a way to use this opportunity to make Galveston even better than … Continue reading Galveston Begins Recovery From Hurricane Ike
Beachtown Coastal Living Idea House Tours to Benefit the Galveston Historical Foundation
Although it was announced some time back that Coastal Living Magazine’s 2008 Coastal Living Idea House would be located in the neo-urbanistic Galveston East Beach neighborhood of Beachtown, it has now been made official that the beneficiary of the proceeds from the tours of the Idea House will be the Galveston Historical Foundation. One … Continue reading Beachtown Coastal Living Idea House Tours to Benefit the Galveston Historical Foundation
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