[Katrina-IT-Volunteers] FW: latest hurricane Rita evac. info

[Dale Thompson]

Convention Center evacuee computer assistance volunteers - we are still on
hold.  Here's the latest information we have on shelter situations popping
up for Rita evacuees.

For now we can assume the Convention Center is closing Friday as planned and
Katrina evacuees are going to be safely housed somewhere else.  Where we go
from there is a question waiting to be answered.  So just take care of
yourselves and loved ones for now and we'll pass along information as we get
it.

Dale Thompson
Austin Free-Net

-----Original Message-----
From: swoollar at austinisd.org [mailto:swoollar at austinisd.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 12:50 PM
To: CAN at austinisd.org
Subject: latest hurricane Rita evac. info




Below is the latest information from the Travis County Sherriff's
department
Sam
Community Action Network
414-2198
http://www.caction.org



Here's the one-page version of info for public consumption in Austin area.
See attached Word document.  In case you cannot open the attached, it is
reprinted, below:

Hurricane Information from Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
as of 9/21/05

· Austin is a primary evacuation site for the Matagorda Bay area of Texas.
However, overflow can be expected from the Houston and Corpus Christi
areas.

· Shelter schedules are as follows,
§ Delco Center
§ LBJ High School
§ Webb Middle School
§ Lanier High School
§ Burnet Middle School

· The Travis County Expo Center is to be utilized for individuals with
large RV and camper vehicles.  Large animal shelter space is already full
and individuals are being encouraged to go further North with their
animals.

· Reagan High School will be reserved for special medical need persons.

· People should listen to AM Radio 590 for instructions on shelter
operations and which ones are open.

· Traffic sign boards will be posted on major highways directing
individuals to shelters.

· Locally individuals can call 211 for shelter information.  Those out of
town can call 974-1110 which will connect them to 211.

· All local hotels in the Austin area are full.  Persons should not
anticipate finding a room.


Pamela Mayo Clark
Director, Community Services & Outreach
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Office: 512.854.4392
Pager: 512.330.3919
Cellular: 512.587.7757

(See attached file: Hurricane Information for Public.doc)
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