WE went to relatives in College Station. Husband is REALLY wanting to come home, of course. He is wanting to ask "the authorities" when can we come home. Anybody have an "answer" for him? Our house is on Fortune Drive, off Alexander Drive. We know the front of our house appears ok, but don't have anyone to go looking around the back for us. Know electricity is out. Any idea how long it will be out for that area? Rumors? Are MOST of the people still there in that area or returned? Anyone here know how badly damaged that immediate area is? He tried to call the City or the police to ask "when we can return" but didn't reach anyone who could tell him.
Any suggestions? Advice? INFO from our neighborhood??
Did most fare ok around there? Anyone wanting to communicate by email, we'd welcome it! Email: dpbottleman@yahoo.com
THANKS and good luck and blessings to all who are facing this aftermath.
Saw some news video of Garth road and the lines down there..wow.

I have heard 1 to 4 weeks for power. By what I seen today i would be willing to bet we will have power within 7 days. If you would like I could drive by and take picture of your house tommorow. That is if I am not busy at work all day.

This is from the city of baytown's EOC website. to read more please go to http://www.baytown.org/press.asp i don't know if they update at scheduled times, but i found this site extremely helpful after my power turned off.



Press Releases
City of Baytown Emergency Services

PRESS RELEASE 13 Sep 08, 5:30 p.m.:

If residents in Baytown, Texas, have experienced damage to their residence and/or business as a result of Hurricane Ike, please notify the City of Baytown at 281-420-5311. This data will be submitted to Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) for city-wide damage assessment.

The FEMA submittal is not to supercede and/or replace any personal insurance coverage that may be involved.

All storm related inquiries should be directed to the City’s Emergency Phone Bank at 281-420-5311. The phone bank will be taking calls throughout the storm event. Helpful information is also available on the City’s website at http://www.baytown.org and on Cable Channel 16.

Baytown Shelters

PRESS RELEASE 13 Sep 08, 5:00 p.m.:

There is currently neither power nor water in Baytown to support our residents. City Management is waiting for the Red Cross to open storm shelters for residents seeking refuge from their damaged homes. Citizens returning without a sufficient support infrastructure in place will cause an undue burden on the city.

City officials will make a public announcement as soon as it is safe and supportable to return.

The Curfew Order remains in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily until lifted by the Mayor. An announcement will be made when the curfew has been rescinded.

All storm related inquiries should be directed to the City’s Emergency Phone Bank at 281-420-5311. The phone bank will be taking calls throughout the storm event. Helpful information is also available on the City’s website at http://www.baytown.org and on Cable Channel 16.

DO NOT RETURN HOME UNTIL OFFICIALS SAY IT IS SAFE

PRESS RELEASE 13 Sep 08, 11:00 a.m.:

Mayor Stephen DonCarlos stated that the City officials are working to protect the lives and safety of residents in the Baytown affected by Hurricane Ike. At this point, Baytown residents continue to be without power and water so please do not return to Baytown until officials say it is safe.

All storm related inquiries should be directed to the City’s Emergency Phone Bank at 281-420-5311. The phone bank will be taking calls throughout the storm event. Helpful information is also available on the City’s website at http://www.baytown.org and on Cable Channel 16.

hey smokin, what part of baytown are you looking? my apartment is at the end of garth near 146. I just would like to know when the power is back on. thanks for the update!!

hey smokin... just like restrada i'd like to know when i can get back. I live on Aron street, off of Alexander. You say the electricity might be on in a week? Would really like to know that my house is OK.... but would also really like to be able to be there.

I have a friend that lives in the same complex as me. She reported that there is no power, but there is water(not drinkable). Lots of trees down, some building damage for lesser built homes and buildings but most of Baytown did not get flooded. No gas and the walmart opens at 2 today but the line is around the building once. As soon as I know more I will post it.