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For immediate release: Aug. 1, 2008 (10 a.m.)
More than 90 percent of South Padre Island now has electricity, according to American Electric Power, and FEMA assistance for individuals was approved Thursday.
“Power may be spotty in some areas, but overall The Island is back on its feet,” said Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. “We want to thank AEP and its hard-working crews for all they’ve done for us.”
South Padre Island received notice late Thursday that President Bush approved a declaration that allows for individual FEMA assistance.
Residents in Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo counties can apply for FEMA assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA or online at www.FEMA.gov.
“We welcome our tourists back to South Padre Island, but we ask you to ‘pardon our dust,’” said Mayor Robert N. Pinkerton Jr. “Our warm, sandy beaches are open, and the weather’s fantastic.
“We will continue with our usual Friday fireworks display, and it will be a special one,” Pinkerton added. “The display will symbolize South Padre’s grand re-opening and resilience after a rather difficult time. This is your Island, and we want you to enjoy it with us.”
The fireworks display kicks off at 9:15 p.m. over the Laguna Madre Bay Friday between Marlin and Red Snapper streets.
PLEASE CALL (956) 761-3802 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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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