Corpus Christi News and Hurricane Ike Evacuation Planning
Complete Hurricane Ike News for Corpus Christi Residents
More Corpus Christi News Resources
In addition to the hurricane Ike news page at Associated Content, there are a number of other sources for Corpus Christi residents to find the latest news on Hurricane Ike's path and emergency preparedness.
The Corpus Christi Caller Times, the local newspaper, has its own website coverage of Hurricane Ike's impact on Corpus Christi including this handy printable checklist of emergency supplies and this instruction sheet for properly boarding up windows that may be exposed to the high winds and flying debris as Hurricane Ike's track takes it through Corpus Christi.
The latest information on Hurricane Ike's projected path and emergency planning from the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management is available at this link.
Corpus Christi Evacuation Planning
Officials in Texas have already begun calling for phase 1 evacuations. Corpus Christi residents with special transportation needs have been provided with special buses to begin evacuating as early as Wednesday morning. On September 8th, Texas Governor Rick Perry issued a disaster declaration to allow the mobilization of National Guard personnel and other resources in advance of Hurricane Ike's expected arrival on Saturday morning. The Governor reported that 7500 Guardsmen are standing by for rapid deployment to Corpus Christi or elsewhere as needed when the hurricane arrives.
The Department of Public Safety has also activated disaster operations centers in Corpus Christi, McAllen and San Antonio. More than 1300 buses are standing by should mandatory evacuations be announced in the next few days. Residents of Corpus Christi and other threatened Texas Gulf Coast areas are advised to stay tuned to the news for the latest emergency information.
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This sounds very organized. I hope that Ike isn't too serious for Texans. It is good that they put a list of gas stations in their evacuation plan.
Always eager to see your updates and coverage of this situation.