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Emergency Preparedness |
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DISASTER CARDS ARE AVAILABLE ANNUALLY (BETWEEN MAY 1 AND NOVEMBER 30) AT CITY HALL FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF PORT ARANSAS. Disaster card forms may be downloaded here. Downloaded forms must be brought to City Hall filled out with proof of residency. Disaster Card Application  Disaster Card No Transportation Application Distaster Card Special Needs Application If you have not picked up disaster cards in the past, please bring proof of residency. If you cannot provide transportation or travel with a relative or friend in the event of a called evacuation, please contact City Hall at 749-4111 to arrange for transportation. |
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Go to: Local Access TV Channel 20 in Port Aransas City of Port Aransas web site |
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Evacuation Routes: Do not evacuate along the coast, go inland to high ground. |
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Helpful Information: Below you will find links to important information in preparing for natural disaster events: Official Texas Hurricane Guide 2009 Online Hurricane Planning Tool www.onestorm.org For general family or business preparedness information the following two links will be helpful. www.ready.gov red cross |
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NOAA National Hurricane Center KRIS TV Channel 6 - KRISTV.COM Hurricane Center Food and Water in an Emergency |
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WHAT TO DO IN A CHEMICAL EMERGENCY 1. MOVE PEOPLE AND PETS INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. 2. CLOSE AND LOCK ALL WINDOWS & DOORS. PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL. 3. TURN OFF ALL HEATING & COOLING AND VENTILATION DEVICES. CLOSE FIREPLACE DAMPERS. 4. MOVE EVERYONE INTO ONE PRE-SELECTED ROOM OF THE HOUSE. USE DUCT TAPE AND HEAVY PLASTIC TO COVER DOORS AND WINDOWS. PLACE A WET TOWEL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO ABSORB GASES THAT MAY LEAK INTO THE HOUSE. 5. TURN ON A RADIO OR TELEVISION TO THE LOCAL EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM AND WAIT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. STAY INSIDE UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE DANGER HAS PASSED. |
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