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City of Dickinson
News Release
Friday, September 26, 2008
As of 7:00 A.M. on September 25 there have been over 40,000 cubic yards of
debris removed from the city. The city has been divided into 13 areas for
debris removal (see chart below).
Hurricane Ike 09-25-2008 3:00 p.m. Update
For September 25th Crowder-Gulf, the city's contractor, has allocated the
following resources by area:
Area 1 1 self loader and 1 dump truck with loader
Area 2 2 self loaders 1 with a trailer I without a trailer
Area 3 1 self loader with trailer
Area 4 1 self loader with trailer
Area 5 1 self loader with trailer
Area 6 1 self loader with trailer
Area 7 1 self loader with trailer
Area 8 1 self loader with trailer 3 trucks with 2 loaders
Area 9- 13 un occupied at this time, more trucks on the way
Go to
http://www.ci.dickinson.tx.us/city_hurricane_Ike_3.htm
to view a map
of the areas.
Daily Debris Loads Removed from Dickinson
Friday September 19, 2008 64 Loads
Saturday September 20, 2008 94 Loads
Sunday September 21, 2008 104 Loads
Monday September 22, 2008 134 Loads
Tuesday September 23, 2008 146 Loads
Wednesday September 24, 2008 126 Loads
Waste Management is operating on their regular schedule this week. As they
have done over the past week, if they are unable to complete the entire City
due to volume, Waste Management will continue the pick up the following
day(s) until everything has been collected. Additionally, recycling will be
picked up on Friday and green waste in clear plastic bags will be picked up
on Saturday.
Texas New Mexico Power has restored electricity to an additional 349
customers. They will be working in the following areas:
Deats Rd at Oakridge Today
Greenlee Ln at Timber Dr Today
Bayou Chantilly Subdivision Today
Plantation Bend Area Today
Winding Way Area Today
Meadow Glen Area This afternoon and tomorrow
Country Club Area Today
Scenic Dr Area Tomorrow
Ohio & Hemlock Area Today
Hughes Rd E Tomorrow
FEMA will host two Town Hall Meetings next week for the public to attend.
FEMA reps will conduct the meeting, answer questions, and help the public.
The meetings will be:
Monday, September 29 at 6:00 pm - Dickinson High School Auditorium,3800
Baker Drive, Dickinson 77539
Thursday, October 2 at 6:00 pm - First United Methodist Church in the Family
Life Center, 200 FM 517 West
The citywide curfew in Dickinson remains in effect from midnight to 6:00
A.M. until future notice. There are still large areas of the city without
power and many roads are barely passable due to debris. Police patrols will
be at an increased level until future notice.
With regard to restoration of your property, please note that any contractor
you wish to utilize for services must be registered with the City in order
to perform work within the City. The contractor must come to City Hall and
complete the appropriate paperwork. For questions about permits you may
need, please contact the Building Inspection Department at 281-337-2489.
A burn ban is in effect within the city. No burn permits will be issued.
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