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Temp:	82°F
Wind Chill:	83°F
Humidity:	49%

Speed:	10 mph
Direct.:	110°
Barom.:	29.96 in

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Important Ike Information

Contractors:

If you have equipment or resources for hire, please contact our prime contractor, Crowder-Gulf, directly at 800-992-6207. We have been inundated with requests and cannot return your phone calls and emails. All contract help is being arranged through Crowder-Gulf.

Ferry Information:

For Galveston/Bolivar Ferry information and questions, please contact the Texas Department of Transportation at 409-978-2500 or visit their website at: http://www.txdot.gov/services/maintenance/ferries/default.htm

Burn Ban on Bolivar Peninsula

A burn ban has been ordered for the Bolivar Peninsula. A copy of this ban can be downloaded here.

Bolivar Peninsula Update

FERRY LANDING
TxDOT indicates the ferry landing has to be dredged before it can be used by multiple vessels, and this may take up to six weeks. Two boats will be running in six weeks, but it will be several months before the remaining two landings are repaired and ready for use.

No residential, business or pedestrian traffic is allowed at this time. It will take approximately six weeks before the public will be able to use the ferry. This is purely a safety issue.

ROLLOVER PASS
On Monday, Oct. 6, TxDOT will begin repairs to Rollover Pass. This work is expected to take approximately 45 days.

The law enforcement checkpoint at Rollover Pass will remain until the 45-day period is up or the repairs are completed. After repairs are completed we hope to open the Peninsula with adequate security.

GLO, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The Corps of Engineers is going to begin dredging the Intercoastal Waterway from Port Bolivar to High Island, as well as Rollover Bay and the ferry landing. Dredging will result in replenishing the beaches with approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of sand.

BUILDING PERMITS
The Galveston County Engineering Department will begin issuing building permits in five to six weeks. Damage assessment by teams under contract to the county must occur before determinations can be made on individual properties. Questions regarding building permits should be directed to the permit office at (409) 770-5552.

CURFEW CLARIFICATION

Bolivar Peninsula remains under a curfew order. Residents may enter between 6 AM and 2 PM daily, but must begin leaving by 4 PM and be off the Peninsula by 6 PM. Bolivar Peninsula remains under a curfew order west of Rollover Pass, NO EXCEPTIONS.

PROPERTY REPAIRS

Property-owners may send contractors on their behalf provided they have a letter of authorization from the homeowner, as well as a copy of the homeowner’s proof of residency.

SECURING YOUR PROPERTY
If a home is missing stairs and minor repairs need to be made to the structure, those repairs can be made without a permit. However, once everything is inspected modifications to existing properties may need to be made to bring structures up to code.

Galveston County Continues to Recover from Ike

DISASTER LOANS
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened business assistance centers across the region. The office serving Mainland Galveston County is located at 8419 E.F. Lowry Expressway (the former Texas City-La Marque Chamber office near College of the Mainland). The office is open to provide low-interest disaster loans from 8 AM to 5 PM. For assistance or information on other locations, call toll-free 1-800-659-2955.

FEMA ASSISTANCE
FEMA assistance is being provided at a number of locations across the county. Mobile units are in place in High Island and at the Texas City County Building. A fixed office is operating at the Bayou Vista MUD Building, 2929 Hwy. 6, 2nd Floor. Efforts are under way to establish several other offices as well.

DEBRIS CLEANUP
Cleanup of debris resulting from Hurricane Ike is continuing. Residents are urged to place their debris at the curb, not in the street, and separate into woody debris, construction materials, and white goods. Citizens should call their local city hall for information about rules within your respective city limits.

BOLIVAR PENINSULA
The “look and leave” program remains in place for all of Bolivar Peninsula west of Rollover Pass. Citizens, insurance adjusters and recovery workers are allowed entry each day until 4 PM, when they are required to leave. Water and electricity have not been restored and will not be for some time.

Citizens are asked to move as much debris as possible to the curb or right of way. Damage assessment teams under contract with the County will be visiting every neighborhood in several weeks to begin damage surveys that must occur before permits can be issued to rebuild.