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For immediate release: July 27, 2008 (12:30 p.m.)
UTILITIES
-AEP urges the community to unplug or place washers, dryers and other major appliances and electronic equipment like televisions, VCRs and computers, in the off position. Turn them on one at a time when power is restored. If several large appliances start up at once when power is restored, they may overload your home’s electric circuits. Power restoration is expected to begin Monday with incremental restoration the rest of the week.
-If you use a portable generator, DO NOT plug the generator into your circuit box. Portable generators “back-feed” electricity up the line and risk the lives of repair workers and the public. Plug appliances directly into the generator.
-The boil-water advisory has been lifted. Water is safe for consumption.
SUPPLIES
-State emergency officials will continue to distribute supplies to the South Padre Island community at the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark until 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday. The distribution site will close after Monday night. Supplies include bottled water, bagged ice and food.
-The Salvation Army is also distributing hot meals at the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Monday.
TRASH DISPOSAL
-Allied Waste is operating its normal residential pick-up schedule. An additional site has been set-up at Island Baptist Church, 107 Mesquite, for trash drop-off. Debris may be placed for pick-up at residential curbs. An additional debris drop-off site is the north parking lot of the Convention Centre.
MENTAL HEALTH
-Post-trauma mental health counseling is available at the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Monday.
VACCINATIONS
-People with puncture wounds or cuts exposed to floodwater could be at risk of contracting tetanus and may need to have a tetanus shot to prevent infection. Tetanus shots will be available from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the SPI Municipal Building, 4601 Padre Blvd.
RESTAURANTS/FOOD
-Restaurants now open have been fully inspected by SPI health inspectors for compliance.
-Residents are strongly urged to re-stock perishable food supplies with fresh product.
MOSQUITOES
-The Town of South Padre Island will continue to spray for mosquito control due to standing water.
STANDING WATER
-The Town of South Padre Island has administered mosquito-control tablets to standing water.
-The community is urged to stay away from standing water, and speak with a physician if in contact with standing water that may contain sewage.
SHELTER
-Shelter located in Port Isabel with food and supplies: Port Isabel, Isabel Community Health Center, 213 N. Yturria St.
TOWN OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
-Normal business hours for the Town of South Padre offices commence Monday. However, the Town will continue to operate under an emergency situation.
FEMA
-General information on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 1-800-621-FEMA.
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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