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For immediate release: July 23, 2008 (7 p.m.)
Weather conditions on South Padre Island have significantly improved with Hurricane Dolly moving out of the area. However, wind conditions remain strong and scattered storms remain.
South Padre Island has significant flooding, damage to various structures and scattered debris. The Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge remains closed until opened by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Island remains without power, and residents and visitors are still urged to remain indoors.
Shelters are available on the mainland, and anyone wishing to be relocated is asked to go to the Town of South Padre Island Municipal Building by 10 p.m. The Municipal Building will serve as a staging center as Cameron County emergency officials dispatch buses to the Island. Anyone needing transportation to the Municipal Complex may call (956) 761-3802, and it will be provided.
According to Cameron County officials, those seeking shelter should bring their own necessities – food, blankets, clothing and medication. The City of Brownsville has committed to providing shelter
Due to the Island’s current state, an 8 p.m. curfew has been established and will be implemented by Island emergency officials.
“Although the storm’s conditions have improved, the damage remains,” said Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. “With no power, poor road conditions and continued winds, a curfew has been established for everyone’s safety.”
Winds are expected to fall below tropical storm force at South Padre Island by midnight today. By Thursday morning, winds everywhere are expected to be below 35 mph.
Rainfall estimated range from 3-10-plus inches over Cameron County. Significant beach erosion is expected, and storm surge estimates remain 6-8 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
Melissa A. Zamora
Deputy Emergency Management Public Information Officer
Town of South Padre Island
www.spiemergency.com
(956) 761-3005
(956) 433-1231 (cell)
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