Department of Public Safety Updates
RE-ENTRY: When Can I Go Home?
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Monday, September 22 - 10:59am
Latest Ike Update from DPS
DPS continues to man roadblocks, provide security, handle traffic management and assist in shelter sex offender compliance. DPS is assisting the Houston Police Department with traffic duties and 100 additional troopers are preparing for deployment to Galveston.Department of Public Safety
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Friday, September 19 - 11:42am
Latest Ike Update from DPS
More than 1,000 Highway Patrol, Criminal Law Enforcement, Driver License and Texas Ranger personnel continue to work in Southeast Texas. Additional officers have been moving into the area over the past several days, replacing those who have been working since before Hurricane Ike made landfall. Policing activities include restricting access to damaged locations, traffic management, security and other duties as necessary. DPS Disaster District operations centers remain activated in Houston, Beaumont, Lufkin and Tyler to help coordinate state agency resources in their respective areas.Department of Public Safety
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Thursday, September 18 - 11:01am
Latest Ike Update from DPS
DPS continues a preplanned relief rotation to infuse fresh personnel into the hurricane damaged areas. However, manpower remains constant, with more than 1,000 Highway Patrol, Criminal Law Enforcement, Driver License and Texas Ranger personnel taking part in sex offender compliance at shelters, restricting access to damaged locations, traffic escort duties, traffic management, providing security and damage assessment. Numerous DPS helicopters and airplanes are also still involved, and DPS Disaster District operations centers remain activated in Houston, Beaumont, Lufkin and Tyler to help coordinate state agency resources in their respective areas.Department of Public Safety
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Tuesday, September 16 - 2:18pm
DPS Search and rescue efforts continue
Search and rescue efforts continue, but are starting to wind down. Troopers continue to provide security at POD sites as well as other areas needing extra law enforcement services. They also are providing traffic management and assisting with damage assessment. More than 1,000 troopers and several DPS air assets have been participating. DPS personnel have participated in countless rescue efforts. DPS Disaster District operations centers remain activated in Houston, Beaumont, Bryan, Lufkin and Tyler to help coordinate state agency resources in their respective areas.Department of Public Safety
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Monday, September 15 - 9:49am
Search, Rescue, Security, Traffic, and Damage Assessment Remain Top Priority for DPS
Department of Public Safety: Search and rescue efforts, security provision, traffic management and damage assessment remain priorities for DPS personnel. At least 1,000 troopers, eight helicopters (each with a Dive Team member) and four airplanes are taking part in post-hurricane activities. DPS personnel have participated in countless rescue efforts. DPS Disaster District operations centers remain activated in Houston, Beaumont, Bryan, Lufkin and Tyler to help coordinate state agency resources in their respective areas.Department of Public Safety
Helpful Phone Numbers
Evacuation Information: 2-1-1FEMA: 1-800-621-3362
Food Stamps: 1-800-221-5689
American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
Texas Attorney General Office: 1-800-252-8011
(Report Price Gouging)
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-525-5555
TxDOT Statewide Road Closures: 1-800-452-9292
Relay Service: 7-1-1
(Hearing Impaired and Visual Disabilities)