September 12, 2008
1300 Hrs.
Montgomery County Emergency Management is monitoring Ike’s advancement. According to evacuation plans for the area, Montgomery County is a pass-through county. This means that evacuees from the Gulf Coast are passing through on Interstate 45 and US 59 traveling north to flee the storm. Shelters will be opened in counties north of Montgomery County for those leaving the Gulf Coast areas.
It is time to listen to radio and television for updated reports and initiate personal plans for safety if required.
Montgomery County hazards from hurricanes include high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rains. Hurricanes are highly unpredictable, increasing greatly in strength with very little warning. In Montgomery County residents should prepare for these hazards.
Flooding caused by the torrential rains can occur in both coastal and inland areas. The slower the storm moves the greater the flooding may be. Flooding, including flash flooding, is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in Texas.
Shelters of last resort for those in Montgomery County that are forced from their homes are being established and should be available by 5:00 PM. Shelter information can be found on the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management (MCEOC) web page at http://www.mctxoem.org or by calling the MCEOC at 936-582-3100. Those seeking shelter should bring food, bedding and supplies.
The following locations will be open for those forced from their home:
Willis High School
F.M. 830 & 75
2 gyms
Capacity = 300
Caney Creek High School
16840 F.M. 2090 (2090 & 1485)
Capacity = 350
Oak Ridge High School
*CISD Sergeant onsite
Oak Ridge School Road
Capacity = 500
Montgomery Junior High
1900 Stewart Creek Rd.
Capacity = 500
Magnolia 6th Grade Campus
110 S. Magnolia (FM 1774)
Capacity = 400
**No pets in any of the shelters unless they are a service animal for essential life functions.
**Each individual needs to provide their own food and bedding and any other materials to sustain themselves through the duration of the storm.
Various churches in the county will be opening their doors as shelters as needed. Those locations will be posted as they become active.
The Emergency Management Office will continue to monitor the movements of Ike. You should consult media programming for updates on the storm and take action to protect yourself and family. Don’t become a victim of Ike.
Montgomery County residents can get information and preparedness tips on the Web site at http://www.mctxoem.org
Montgomery County OEM will continue to monitor the situation and send reports as necessary. Montgomery County EOC can be reached at 936-582-3100.
