Pre-emergency The Plan Hurricane Kit Homeowner's Plan Pet Plan Vehicle Identification Track Your Storm   During Emergency Weather Web Sites Contact Numbers Media Info   Evacuation Who Declares One? Routes Shelters   Post-emergency Volunteer Efforts Economic Assistance Insurance Info   Special Needs 211 System     Press Release For immediate release: July 18, 2005 SPI's Shuttle Service Temporarily Unavailable The Wave, South Padre Island’s free shuttle service, will not operate Tuesday or Wednesday due to Hurricane Emily. The shuttle service connects to the Rio Gulf Coast Shuttle in Port Isabel. This service allows persons to travel directly between South Padre Island and the Port of Brownsville, the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport, downtown Brownsville's Market Square and the Brownsville Urban BUS system. Service should commence Thursday, depending on the weather. The Island’s Visitor's Center has a supply of Rio Gulf Coast schedules. For more information about the Rio Transit call 1-800-574-8322 or 1-800-SOPADRE. Melissa A. Zamora Communications Coordinator Town of South Padre Island (956) 761-3005 (956) 433-1231 (cell) Hurricane Info Glossary History Rating System   Emergency Management Team Press Releases Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us   Links National Weather Service FEMA National Hurricane Center Texas Emergency Management Cameron County Emergency Management   Local Links SPIEM Home SPI CVB Town of SPI   Archives Hurricane Emily