name: St. Cecelia Church (Opened 7/23/08) -> St. Cecelia Church
notes: The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Updated List of Shelters in Hidalgo County (as of 11:40 a.m.):Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> (Opened 7/23/08 - Hurricane Dolly) The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Updated List of Shelters in Hidalgo County (as of 11:40 a.m.):Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire
status: Closed -> Standby
eligibility: Evacuee's - Hurricane Dolly -> Hurricane Evacuees

status: Open -> Closed

notes: The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Updated List of Shelters in Hidalgo County (as of 11:40 a.m.):Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire -> The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Updated List of Shelters in Hidalgo County (as of 11:40 a.m.):Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire

notes: The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Updated List of Shelters in Hidalgo County (as of 11:40 a.m.):Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. -> The American Red Cross will not open shelters in Hidalgo County, claiming risk from the FEMA decertified levees. For this reason, Hidalgo County officials, in coordination with area cities, school districts, law enforcement, fire departments and the Texas Military Forces, have begun to open shelters. Updated List of Shelters in Hidalgo County (as of 11:40 a.m.):Families must provide their own transportation to the shelters. Food, water and other basic necessities like toiletries will not be provided. Residents are advised to bring medications, supplies for babies and the elderly and bedding materials. Please see the attached handout for more information on what to bring and what not to bring to a shelter. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008, 4:00 p.m. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHELTERS:  A shelter will not provide the comforts of a hotel or motel.  The shelter is not a medical shelter; only basic first aid will be available.  The shelter does not accept responsibility for storing valuable personal property.  Parents are required to be in control of their children at all times.  Persons needing medical assistance of personal attendants cannot be left unattended.  Shelters may be equipped with generators, but they may or may not be air-conditioned. If electrical power is interrupted, portable generators will not be able to keep air conditioners running. WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER (plan for up to three days):  Non-perishable food and snacks (it may not be provided at the shelter)  personal hygiene items  beddings such as cots, air mattresses, blankets and pillows for their own use (none will be provided)  water (rule of thumb: 1 gallon per day per person)  extra change of clothing  personal items (medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid, flashlights, toothbrushes, battery-operated radio, special diet foods, if appropriate)  baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or play pen  driver's license, other identification  cash, traveler's checks  important documents WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE SHELTER:  Pets  Firearms or explosive devices  Intoxicating or alcoholic beverages  Illegal drugs BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME:  Board your windows.  Have a good meal.  Turn off electricity at the fuse box (to prevent possible fire).  Turn off water at the outside line.  Turn off gas for gas water heaters (to prevent possible fire

main_phone: (956) 233-5619 -> (956) 233-5619 Contact Emergency Operations Center: 956-504-7405