Monday, 8/18, UPDATE
NEW (8/18) FEMA Disaster Recovery Info >
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GDEM & FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens on South Padre Island. Saturday, August 16 @ 10a. Hours: 10a - 7p, Monday through Saturday and 1p to 7p on Sunday.
Location: Suites at Sunchase, 1004 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. Answers to disaster questions.
Information on State/Federal Programs. Help with Completing paperwork. Rebuisling tips and mitigation advice.
FEMA Info >more(pdf)
Point Isabel Independent School District announces school year start date...>more(pdf)
Point Isabel Independent School District
101 Port Road
Port Isabel, Texas
http://www.pi-isd.net
Dr. Estella R. Pineda
Superintendent of Schools
Phone: 956/943-0000
Fax: 956/943-0014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-
PORT ISABEL- The Point Isabel Independent School District has suffered major water and wind damage to all its schools. Although immediate remediation was implemented to rectify the damages and ensure that our facilities have a safe learning and teaching environment, the process has delayed our school’s start date.
Please be informed that all PIISD students must report to their campus on Monday, September 8, 2008. All staff members will report to the Long Island Village Recreation Hall at 7:30 a.m. for staff development beginning on Thursday, August 14, 2008.
New student registration as well as secondary student class schedule pick-up will be held Monday through Wednesday, August 11-13, 2008, at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Hall for all campuses. Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Hall is located at 230 E. Madison St. off of 705 S. Longoria St.
Please refer to the District’s website for proper date and time for each grade level: www.pi-isd.net or call 956/943-0000.
RFP FEMA Public Assistance Consultant>more(pdf)
Debris removal
UPDATED 8/5 Port Isabel- The City of Port Isabel has contracted with TFR Enterprises for Hurricane Dolly Debris Management. Pick up is scheduled to begin today, Tuesday, August 5th. Property owners should take care not to put their storm generated debris directly under power lines or blocking alley ways. Additionally, debris should be placed along the curb and back ten feet onto the property. And please note, brush and other vegetation should be separated from household debris (construction & demolition) such as shingles, carpet, sheetrock, etc.
Port Isabel- The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced that as a result of Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-1780-DR, TWC is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to Hurricane Dolly starting Tuesday, July 22, 2008, and continuing. Applications for DUA must be filed by Tuesday, September 2, 2008. >more
SBA (Small Business Administration) can help business owners and individuals obtain LOW INTEREST loans to repair damaged properties by Hurricane Dolly – Low-interest disaster loans are now available to Texas residents and businesses as a result of President Bush’s Federal disaster declaration, Jovita Carranza, Acting Administrator of the U. S. Small Business Administration, announced. The declaration covers the Texas counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy as a result of the effects of Hurricane Dolly beginning July 22. “We look forward to working with the State of Texas to make our loans available to homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes affected by Hurricane Dolly,” said Acting Administrator Carranza. “We will be swift in our efforts to help Texas disaster victims rebuild their homes and businesses. Disaster Recovery Centers will be quickly established in affected areas, and SBA officials will provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants,” she continued. >more
MORE FEMA & SBA INFO:
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, victims should first call the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at (800) 621-3362 (FEMA). Additional details and the location of assistance centers can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or on SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. A Port Isabel location for the application process will be announced. >more
Cameron County EOC standing down. >more
Aerial spraying for mosquitoes gets the go-ahead. >more (Rio Grande Guardian)
Repair & contractor information: Here are some tips on hiring contractors for Hurricane Dolly repairs. >more
The Red Cross will offer assistance for immediate emergency needs such as lost or damaged medication, eye glasses, etc. Call 1-866-GET-INFO to register and the Red Cross will assess the damage and need. Mental health professionals are also available. Sasha Cruz, Director of Emergency Service for the four county area says, “I’m in there with you, I’m local and went through the same storm, you are not alone.” Stressing their toll free number, Cruz assured the community that the Red Cross will make sure the needs of the Laguna Madre area are not overlooked.
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Fishing has been exceptional and the weather perfect. Bait shops and other fishing supply stores are selling what they will be biting on.
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