City of Port Isabel Emergency Numbers
City Hall - 956/943-2682 • email: info@portisabel-texas.com
City of Port Isabel Emergency Operation Center - 956/943-2727
PRE-Storm Info

Hurricane Information

City Contact Information

Hurricane Information

City Contact Information

RESERVE YOUR RIDE TO SAFETY IN ADVANCE
CALL 2-1-1
HURRICANE DOLLY UPDATE:
>As a result of Hurricane IKE, FEMA & SBA has closed their local assistance offices and will be poerating out of their Austin location.
>City Commission, Resolution of Thanks
HURRICANE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT LINKS TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION
National Hurricane Center
This link provides the latest advisories, discussions and forecasts.
Preparedness Tips
National Weather Service Forecast (Brownsville). Our local NWS office, and is responsible for forecasts, warnings and advisories regarding the local imipact on the approaching storm, including Port Isabel.
"How To Guides" on protecting your property from flooding and high winds
FEMA's Hurricane info
Government assistance to help hurricane victims. GovBenefits.gov wants to let survivors and disaster relief workers know about the many disaster relief programs available. GovBenefits.gov has a variety of national benefit and asistance programs geared toward disaster recovery...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) online application for assistance for people whose home were damaged or destroyed by a disaster and assistance for people who lost their jobs as a result of a disaster

HURRICANE INFO:

Hurricane stickers, for residents who have not picked them up, will be available at the Port Isabel City Hall Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 305 E. Maxan St. or at the Port Isabel Police Department on 110 W. Hickman Ave.

General Hurricane Preparedness Information: As hurricane season extends through November 30, it is important to make sure property is secured, gas tanks are filled, and food, water, medication and other supplies are on hand. If you are unable to evacuate yourself or know someone who is unable, please DIAL 2-1-1 for assistance. See information below for more 2-1-1 details.

Want to be contacted with updates? Updates will be posted here as they are available. If you would like to be kept informed via email, send your email address to info@portisabel-texas.com.

City of Port Isabel DOCKS: The City Docks on Pompano St. sustained heavy damage during Hurricane Dolly and are closed until further notice.

Location of City of Port Isabel Emergency Operation Center: Port Isabel Police Department, 110 W. Hickman Ave., 956/943-2727.


Flooding on Island Ave. due to Hurricane IKE's tide surge and high tides on Saturday 9/13/2008.
PRE-STORM INFORMATION

RESERVE YOUR RIDE TO SAFETY IN ADVANCE - DIAL 211

If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone and you will need assistance to get out before the storm, dial 2-1-1 to register in advance for a ride.

Dial 2-1-1:

  • If you have a disability or special health care need and require assistance to get out.
  • If you cannot drive and cannot arrange transportation.
  • If you do not have a vehicle and you have no one else to help you evacuate.
  • If you want to register and you need to check if you live in an evacuation zone.

Types of Special Needs Persons
Who Would Benefit from Registering with 2-1-1*

Category 0: Persons who have no medical needs, but require transportation assistance for evacuation.

Category 1: Persons dependant on others or in need of others for routine care (eating, walking, toileting, etc.) and children under 18 without adult supervision.

Category 2: Persons with physical or developmental disabilities such as blindness, significant hearing impairment, amputation, deaf/blind, and mental retardations.

Category 3: Persons requiring assistance with medical care administration, monitoring by nurse, dependant on equipment (including dialysis), assistance with medications, and mental health disorders.

Category 4: Persons outside an institutional facility care setting who require extensive medical oversight (i.e. IV chemotherapy, ventilator, life support equipment, hospital bed and total care, morbidly obese).

Category 5: Persons in institutional settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and state schools.

* 2-1-1 Phone Line is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. It will be disconnected 72 Hours before the arrival of Hurricane winds.

TEXAS PREPARES:
Build Your Family Disaster Kit, Make a Family Plan & More
http://www.texasprepares.org

TEXAS PREPARES, GRAB & GO KIT:
http://www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/ PlanningNeeds.aspx?URL=IO3dAopiETU26I0Dl%
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POST STORM INFORMATION
DIAL 2-1-1 for information on Assistance 24 Hours a Day

Dial 2-1-1:

  • If you have questions about assistance
  • If you want to report a problem following the hurricane
  • If you need food, water or ice
  • If you need information on debris removal
  • If you want referral to the best place in your local community to find the services you need
All calls are answered by live operators, not recordings
If 2-1-1 does not work in your area or from your telephone for any reason, the alternate number for assistance is:
1-888-312-4567
CITY OF PORT ISABEL
305 E. Maxan St. Port Isabel, Texas 78578 ~ Phone: (956) 943-2682 • Fax: (956) 943-2029
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