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HURRICANE INFO:
Before the storm.
The City of Port Isabel strongly advises property and business owners to take precautions as needed during the annual Hurricane season between June 1st and November 30th.
Reserve your ride in advance: Call 2-1-1. See more information here about how to reserve a ride if you are unable to evacuate yourself. http://portisabel-texas.com/cityhall/emergency-management/2-1-1-emergency-information/
- 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. Hurricane sticker form: hurricane-sticker-form.
- 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.
- Location of City of Port Isabel Emergency Operation Center: Port Isabel Police Department, 110 W. Hickman Ave., 956/943-2727.
- SBA Small Business Preparation tips: 20100603SBAPressReleaseAgility
- Important links to preparing for a Hurricane:
Texas Prepares: Build your family disaster kit, make a family plan & more at http://www.texasprepares.org.
National Hurricane Center: provides the latest advisories, discussions and forecasts.
Preparedness Tips: 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.
National Weather Service Forecast (Brownsville): local NWS office, and is responsible for forecasts, warnings and advisories regarding the local impact on the approaching storm, including Port Isabel.
“How To Guides”: on protecting your property from flooding and high wind. - South Padre Island City Info: www.southpadretexas.gov/
- Cameron County 911 Info: www.cameroncounty911.com
During the storm.
- Location of City of Port Isabel Emergency Operation Center: Port Isabel Police Department, 110 W. Hickman Ave., 956/943-2727
- Information will be provided by the City of Port Isabel as it becomes available. If you would like to be kept informed via email, send your email address to info@portisabel-texas.com?fan us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portisabeltx or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/portisabeltexas.
- National Hurricane Center: provides the latest advisories, discussions and forecasts
- National Weather Service Forecast (Brownsville): local NWS office, and is responsible for forecasts, warnings and advisories regarding the local impact on the approaching storm, including Port Isabel
After the storm.
- Government assistance to help hurricane victims. www.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 and more
- Diasaster Unemployment Assistance
- Diasaster 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.
