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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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Watch and listen to: Local Access TV Channel 20 in Port Aransas KRIS TV Channel 6 in Corpus Christi KEYS 1440AM in Corpus Christi KNCN 101.3FM in Corpus Christi KRYS 99.1 FM in Corpus Christ KKTX 1360 AM in Corpus Christi KASE 100.7 FM in Austin KUNO 1400 AM in Austin KLUX 89.5 WOAI 1200AM in San Antonio |
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Evacuation Routes: Exit Port Aransas either south along Mustang Island or north across the Ferry to Aransas Pass, then out of Corpus Christi out of Aransas Pass - take 181 west to U.S. 77. Nueces County Evacuation Map
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The following highways are recommended depending upon your destination: Houston - U.S. 77, 77A to U.S. 59 San Antonio or Austin - Interstate 37 or U.S. 181 West of Corpus Christi - FM 624 west from Corpus Christi and I-35 North from Cotulla. |
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Helpful Information: Below you will find links to important information in preparing for natural disaster events: Hurricane Publication Evacuation Tips www.onestorm.org For general family or business preparedness information the following two links will be helpful. www.ready.gov red cross The National Weather Service rates hurricanes on an intensity scale of 1 to 5. |
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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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