Hurricane Ike Updates
Tuesday, September 07, 2010- Apr 27, 2010
Gov. Perry Celebrates Reopening of Honeywell Facility in Orange
ORANGE – Gov. Rick Perry today joined employees, area residents and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the Honeywell Specialty Additives facility in Orange. The facility was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008.
- Dec 07, 2009
Gov. Perry Announces $6 Million Award to Bluewater Highway Shoreline Stabilization Project
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will award more than $6 million from funds appropriated by the Legislature for disaster relief to the Bluewater Highway (County Road 257) Shoreline Stabilization Project to help repair damage incurred along the highway during Hurricane Ike. The funds will be used to complete road restoration along the highway, including temporary repairs and protections that will allow for two-way traffic and also serve as a foundation for permanent repairs that will return the highway to its pre-Ike capacity.
- Nov 17, 2009
Gov. Perry Urges HUD to End Delays on Texas Hurricane Recovery Funding
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry sent a letter yesterday to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan urging the expedited approval of Texas’ disaster recovery funding. HUD claimed last week that “there is no compelling need to immediately approve” Texas’ application for continued recovery funding for hurricanes Ike and Dolly.
- Sep 23, 2009
Gov. Perry Addresses Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
"Some of the folks in this room may have even headed inland to ride out the storm which ultimately gave our coast a pretty serious beating. In the twelve months since, we have seen communities rebounding, thanks primarily to the Texas tradition of neighbor helping neighbor and organizations like yours pitching in to get employers back on their feet. During this last session, the Legislature took some strong steps to help with the Ike recovery and prepare us to better handle future storms."
- Sep 15, 2009
Gov. Perry Announces $8.6 Million for Bridge City ISD for Hurricane Ike Recovery
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state has provided $8.6 million to Bridge City Independent School District to assist in the construction of a new elementary school campus, replacing two schools badly damaged by Hurricane Ike. These funds are part of House Bill 4586, appropriated to the Trusteed Programs in the Office of the Governor as additional funding beyond the general disaster relief provisions of HB 4102.
- May 07, 2009
Gov. Perry: Washington Penalizes Texas for Protecting Communities from Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its denial Tuesday of the state’s appeal for an increased federal cost share for protective measures and recovery operations related to Hurricane Ike which made landfall on the Texas coast Sept. 13, 2008.
- Mar 06, 2009
Governor Perry Renews Disaster Proclamation for Hurricane Ike
Governor of the State of Texas, did issue an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on September 8, 2008, as Hurricane Ike posed a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast and in specified counties in Texas. The disaster proclamation was subsequently renewed through March 6, 2009, in the wake of Hurricane Ike.
- Feb 19, 2009
FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Deadline is Tomorrow
AUSTIN – Texans affected by Hurricane Ike have until midnight Friday, February 20, to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance under the FEMA Individual and Households Program. A pre-screening questionnaire and registration may be completed online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov or at 1-800- 621- FEMA.
- Feb 04, 2009
Gov. Perry Extends the Emergency Disaster Proclamation of September 8, 2008.
The renewal of the disaster proclamation becomes effective on February 5, 2009, and shall remain in effect until March 6, 2009, unless renewed or terminated.
- Jan 05, 2009
Proclamation January 5, 2009
Governor Perry did issue an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on September 8, 2008, as Hurricane Ike posed a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast and in specified counties in Texas. The disaster proclamation was subsequently renewed through January 5, 2009, in the wake of Hurricane Ike.
- Dec 19, 2008
Gov. Perry Appeals FEMA Denial for Federal Assistance for Ike Recovery
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today appealed the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) denial to extend for 18 months 100 percent reimbursement of emergency protective measures, and debris removal, and other Public Assistance work areas (Categories A-G) for Hurricane Ike. FEMA notified the Governor's Office on November 26 that only six months of debris removal (Category A) was approved for 100 percent reimbursement.
- Dec 11, 2008
Gov. Perry Requests Extension of FEMA Registration Deadline
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) extend the registration deadline until Jan. 10 for Hurricane Ike victims to apply for individual assistance. The current registration deadline for Ike victims ends Friday.
- Dec 05, 2008
Gov. Perry Requests Funding to Expedite Temporary Housing for Ike Victims
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry requested in a letter on November 26, that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provide immediate funding to establish an alternative temporary housing program to augment the existing FEMA temporary housing program for victims of Hurricane Ike.
- Dec 05, 2008
Gov. Perry Issues Another Disaster Extension of Hurricane Ike
Governor Perry did issue an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on September 8, 2008, as Hurricane Ike posed a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast and in specified counties in Texas. The disaster proclamation was subsequently renewed through December 6, 2008, in the wake of Hurricane Ike.
- Nov 20, 2008
Gov. Perry Announces Disaster Recovery and Renewal Commission
HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the creation of the Governor’s Commission for Disaster Recovery and Renewal, an advisory panel of public and private sector experts who will create a plan to assist Texas communities with recovery efforts after a natural disaster. The governor also announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to immediately begin assisting with debris removal in Southeast Texas.
- Nov 07, 2008
Gov. Perry Thanks Hurricane Ike Emergency Operations Workers
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today reiterated the state’s thanks to emergency operations workers who assisted with response and recovery efforts during Hurricane Ike. Workers at the Galveston County Emergency Operations Center today received a steak dinner, courtesy of Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, as part of a friendly wager between Gov. Perry and Gov. Henry over the outcome of the Red River Rivalry game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners.
- Nov 06, 2008
Gov. Perry Issues a Disaster Extension of Hurricane Ike
Governor Perry did issue an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on September 8, 2008, as Hurricane Ike posed a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast and in specified counties in Texas. The disaster proclamation was subsequently renewed through November 6, 2008, in the wake of Hurricane Ike.
- Oct 21, 2008
Gov. Perry Requests Extension for Federal Assistance for Ike Recovery
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has requested that FEMA extend for 18 months its agreement to pay 100 percent of emergency protective measures and debris removal for Hurricane Ike. He also asked federal officials to adjust the federal cost share to 100 percent for all categories of public assistance and expand direct federal assistance and hazard mitigation for all counties included in the governor’s original emergency declaration.
- Oct 21, 2008
Gov. Perry Remarks to the Dallas Regional Chamber
"[W]e are all being affected by the current financial unrest. As a result, Texas businesses and families are tightening their belts, cutting spending, exercising greater discipline, taking a closer look at the difference between a want and a need."
- Oct 16, 2008
Gov. Perry Addresses the Texas Chemical Council
"Do I think this is time to panic? Absolutely not, but we need to be proactive in the way we deal with the outside forces affecting our economy. Fortunately, we have been proactive throughout the years, making tough choices that have helped our state attain the overall strength we enjoy today."
- Oct 15, 2008
Gov. Perry Extends Suspension of the Collection of All State and Local Hotel Occupancy Tax
Governor Perry suspends the collection of all state and local hotel occupancy taxes for the victims of Hurricane Ike, for a period beginning on September 17, 2008, and ending on October 27, 2008.
- Oct 15, 2008
Gov. Perry Announces Eckels, Newby To Lead Hurricane Ike Recovery and Coordination Effort
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and Brian Newby will lead a Hurricane Ike Recovery and Coordination Effort. Newby will step down from his current role as the governor’s chief of staff to co-lead an effort involving residents, business leaders, and local and federal officials focused on ensuring Texas communities devastated by Hurricane Ike get the resources necessary to rebuild.
- Oct 08, 2008
Gov. Perry’s Request for Extended FEMA Assistance Granted
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry tonight announced that FEMA has granted a 30 day extension of 100 percent reimbursement for emergency protective measures and the removal of debris caused by Hurricane Ike.
- Oct 07, 2008
Governor Perry issues proclamation to extend state of disaster due to Huricane Ike
The renewal of the disaster proclamation becomes effective on October 8, 2008, and shall remain in effect until November 6, 2008, unless renewed or terminated.
- Sep 24, 2008
Gov. Perry: Federal Funding Approved for Texas Workers Affected by Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved a $15.9 million National Emergency Grant (NEG), with $7,950,000 released initially, to fund 600 temporary jobs in 29 Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Ike.
- Sep 24, 2008
Gov. Perry thanks emergency management teams after Hurricane Ike
"I want to express my appreciation for our local leaders and their stellar effort in the face of incredible odds. You have done our state proud with your hard work, your wise decisions and your enduring regard for your fellow Texans."
- Sep 24, 2008
Gov. Perry Joins HUD, FEMA to Launch Rental Assistance Program
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today joined U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Steve Preston and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson to announce a rental assistance program for Texans displaced by Hurricane Ike. The program, created at Gov. Perry’s request, will help Texans find intermediate housing and provide temporary rental payments.
- Sep 23, 2008
Gov. Perry Requests Transitional Housing For Hurricane Ike Victims
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today reiterated a request for temporary transitional housing for victims of Hurricane Ike in a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator David Paulison. The letter emphasized that all temporary transitional housing must meet acceptable formaldehyde standards set by state health officials.
- Sep 23, 2008
Gov. Perry Comments on Hurricane Ike Damage
"I can’t tell you how proud I am of the way our state has responded to this situation, from officials at the local level who met one challenge after another, to our statewide team who supported them, to people who have been helping their neighbors in tough situations."
- Sep 22, 2008
Gov. Perry Unveils PSA to Promote Texas Disaster Relief Fund
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today unveiled a public service announcement to raise awareness and encourage donations to the Texas Disaster Relief Fund. Contributions to the fund are tax deductible and will be allocated to local governments and organizations to help those directly impacted by Hurricane Ike.
- Sep 19, 2008
Texas Continues Efforts to Rebuild Communities and Lives
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today encouraged displaced Texans to remain patient as the state continues to make progress restoring its communities and readying its neighborhoods for residents’ safe return home. To date, power has been restored to more than half of the customers who lost electricity during Hurricane Ike. Additionally, the fuel industry is reporting that more than 75 percent of retail stations have resumed operations and nearly 100 percent of terminals are operating.
- Sep 18, 2008
Gov. Perry Surveys Storm Damage in Brazoria, Polk Counties
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today surveyed storm damage surrounding the Angleton and Livingston areas and visited with local officials, assuring them of the state’s continued support through the entire restoration process.
- Sep 18, 2008
Gov. Perry Remarks Touring Hurricane Ike Impact Zone
"The winds have died down, but the folks around here know better than anyone that we have a long road to recovery ahead of us. I am confident that our state is equal to the task…because I believe people like the leaders with me here today have shown they are up to the task."
- Sep 17, 2008
Governor Perry Orders Amends His Sept 12th Proclamation of State and Local Occupancy Taxes
Governor Perry suspends the collection of all state and local hotel occupancy taxes for the victims of Hurricane Ike, for a period beginning on September 8, 2008, and ending on October 14, 2008.
- Sep 17, 2008
Gov. Perry: Texas Continues Progress Toward Restoration
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today thanked utility company officials for their extraordinary efforts at restoring electricity to customers in the Hurricane Ike ravaged communities and promised the state will do all it can to help get power back on.
- Sep 16, 2008
Gov. Perry: Texas Takes Steps to Accelerate Relief Efforts
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued an emergency proclamation authorizing public utility companies in Texas to speed relief and recovery efforts by laying temporary electric transmission lines to restore power lost as a result of Hurricane Ike. Perry also met with President Bush during his visits to Houston and Galveston to survey storm-affected areas.
- Sep 15, 2008
Governor Perry Orders Expeditious Restoration of Electrical Services in Response to Hurricane Ike
The expeditious restoration of electrical services is crucial for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas, and for the preservation of life and property in the recovery efforts from the devastating effects of Hurricane Ike.
- Sep 15, 2008
Gov. Perry Visits Communities Impacted By Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today visited Orange, one of the areas most heavily impacted by Hurricane Ike’s landfall, followed by a visit to an Austin shelter to meet with evacuees and local officials. He emphasized that search and rescue (SAR) efforts are ongoing and that the state is working diligently with local officials and private sector partners to fully restore essential services, including power, water and fuel. The governor also urged residents who are currently in shelters to remain there until local officials have deemed it safe to return home.
- Sep 14, 2008
Gov. Perry: We Will Rebuild and Restore
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today surveyed Hurricane Ike storm damage from the air before visiting Galveston Island and Ellington Airfield to visit with local emergency management officials.
- Sep 13, 2008
Gov. Perry: Rescue Operations Underway in the Wake of Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that search and rescue (SAR) operations have begun in earnest after Hurricane Ike made landfall overnight on the Texas Coast. The Category 2 hurricane has caused extensive flooding and knocked out utilities in several Texas counties. The governor also urged Texans all along the storm’s path to remain vigilant.
- Sep 12, 2008
Governor Perry's Letter to the Comptroller suspending lodging expenses for Ike Hurricane Ike
RE: Suspension of Statute Pursuant to Disaster Proclamation Concerning Hurricane Ike
- Sep 12, 2008
Governor Perry Amends Proclamation to Include More Counties
Gov. Rick Perry amends the September 7, 2008, proclamation to include Burleson, Coryell, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Milam, Leon, Robertson, Rusk and Washington Counties, certifying that these counties are under imminent threat of disaster as a result of Hurricane Ike.
- Sep 12, 2008
Update on Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN - During the night, Hurricane Ike shifted 12 miles west and increased to 105 MPH. The storm is predicted to be a Category 3 before landfall at around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.
- Sep 12, 2008
Gov. Perry Suspends Hotel Motel Tax For Victims Of Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry tonight announced he is suspending the collection of the state and local hotel and motel taxes under the Texas Tax Code for victims of Hurricane Ike for a period of 14 days, backdated to September 8, 2008. The governor also urged residents in Hurricane Ike's path to heed local evacuation orders and assured residents that the state is dedicating all of the resources necessary to protect Texans.
- Sep 12, 2008
Governor Issues Proclamation suspending Hotel, Motel, and Venue Taxes for 14 days
Gov. Rick Perry issued an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on September 8, 2008, which certifies that Hurricane Ike poses a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast and in specified Texas counties.
- Sep 11, 2008
Text of Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks: Statewide Preparations for Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN - Before we begin, I’d like to take a moment to remember and honor all the lives lost in the tragic events that unfolded seven years ago today. Today, we again see the brave members of our first responder community heading toward trouble, not away from it.
- Sep 10, 2008
Update on Texas Preparations for Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today ordered the continued deployment of state resources in anticipation of Hurricane Ike’s landfall along the Texas coast. At the request of local officials today, the state began assisting with the evacuations of medical special needs residents and those who cannot self-evacuate. This action follows the governor’s disaster declaration for 88 counties issued on Monday and readies the state to provide assistance to local officials. A presidential disaster declaration was also granted today and includes emergency protective measures for 25 of the 88 counties requested by Gov. Perry on Monday.
- Sep 10, 2008
Gov. Perry suspends hotel and motel taxes for 14 days
Gov. Perry has issued a proclamation suspending the hotel and motel taxes for 14 days due to the temporary housing emergency cased by Hurricane Ike.
- Sep 09, 2008
Update on Texas Preparations for Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today ordered the pre-deployment of state resources as Hurricane Ike continues to track toward the Texas coast. Today’s action follows the governor’s disaster declaration for 88 counties issued on Monday and readies the state to provide assistance to local officials.
- Sep 08, 2008
Texas Prepares for Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued a disaster declaration in response to the significant threat posed by Hurricane Ike to 88 Texas counties. The governor’s declaration allows the state to initiate necessary preparedness efforts, such as pre-deploying resources requested by local officials to ensure their communities are ready to respond to severe weather. Gov. Perry also requested a presidential disaster declaration for these 88 counties.
- Sep 08, 2008
Governor Declares Disaster in preparation for Hurricane Ike
Gov. Rick Perry certifies that Hurricane Ike poses a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast and declares a state of disaster based on the existence of such threat and direct that all necessary measures both public and private as authorized under Section 418.017 of the code be implemented to meet that threat.
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)
