Are You Ready for a Hurricane?
F.O.R. Presents Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Seminar

What would you do if a hurricane was barreling across the Gulf waters headed straight for Brazoria County? What’s the current evacuation plan if the worst happens? Friends Of the River San Bernard presents a special Community Center event, Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation. On Friday, August 8, 2008, Steve Rosa (Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator for Brazoria County) will make a presentation to help answer those questions. The free seminar will take place at the F.O.R Community Center (20450 C.R. 510 B in the Holiday Shores Subdivision, Brazoria) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The doors to the F.O.R. Community Center will open at 6 p.m.

As the height of the hurricane season nears, the Gulf waters heat up and tropical disturbances are occurring across the Atlantic Ocean, its past time to make preparations to keep your family and property safe from a storm. To that end, Mr. Rosa will present a slide show of what is projected to happen in the area if we get a storm surge from a direct hit. Mr. Rosa will also discuss the current evacuation plan for the county and why you should plan to evacuate in case of a storm. Who to call to find out if it is safe to return after the storm will also be covered. Then, if you have questions, they will also be addressed.

This is just another way to give back to the community. As the summer heats up, a chance for tropical storms intensifies. With gas prices being so high, an evacuation will prove challenging to all of us. But, as a community, we can help each other through any storm that comes our way –we just need to know how to help ourselves and our community. This seminar can help us make plans to keep the people and things we hold dear safe - in case the worst case scenario ever happens.

Bring your concerns and questions about hurricane planning to the F.O.R. Community Center and learn how to make a good set of plans. For more information or for a map to the center, visit the Community Center Tab.

 You may also contact Pat Webb, Community Center Committee Chairman, at 979-964-4503 or pat@sanbernardriver.com.

Map courtesy AccuWeather.com

Photos Teresa Schlumpberger, Darrell Powell,
San Bernard River, flood

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What's New or Changed on the Web

• If you would like to receive periodic updates ( or if your email address has changed) see Membership tab above or CLICK HERE
•  WILD about the San Bernard River...Click HERE
• Phase III of the Water Quality Testing Program for Texas Stream Team is scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd at the F.O.R. Community Center from 10:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   (after the Breakfast on the Bernard).  Anyone who went through Phase I and II in April or June and can make it should attend. Once you pass this phase, you can start monitoring your spot on the San Bernard.

• New Fishing Photos click here
• New Photos: F.O.R. Rangers page
• New Photos: Community Center page
• Coming August 8 at the Community Center: Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation - 2008
• Brazoria County News July 24: Hurricane program set