Galveston Residents: 'Expect The Worst'
POSTED: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
UPDATED: 5:47 pm CDT September 23,
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GALVESTON, Texas -- Galveston Island will open back up to residents Wednesday morning. But there are rules that everyone will have to follow, KPRC Local 2 reported.
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Galveston Prepares For Residents' Re-Entry: Phil Archer Reports
Residents on the West End will be required to look and leave, which means that they can only be on the island from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.Tuesday morning, traffic was backed up from the Galveston Causeway to La Marque. It's a preview of what city managers expect on Wednesday."This is our island. We're going to rebuild it. We're going to rebuild it bigger and better than it was. But when you come back, it's not going to be the same Galveston Island you left," said Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Danny Webber.The headline on The Daily News, Galveston's newspaper, said, "Expect to be shocked."Officials estimate that 75 percent of the businesses and homes on the island are not fit for habitation. City leaders want residents to be prepared to look and leave, and not expect to stay right away.Leo Urbina and his wife worked their way through the traffic for a first look at their home on Tuesday.Three feet of water flowed through it, leaving a thick layer of mud. The couple said their home is almost a total loss.They have advice to those coming."Hope for the best, but definitely expect the worst," Urbina said.In Galveston, approximately 30 percent of the city has electricity. But residents cannot turn on electric or natural gas meters until they have been inspected.Water service is almost restored, but city water is still not fit to drink.Only the most rudimentary medical services are available and the few hotel rooms available are filled.After seeing his home, Leo Liu decided he would not be back for a while."I'm going to take my stuff out. The way it looks, it's going to take a while," he said.Galveston residents were asked to bring their own food, water and gas if they expect to stay because those items are in short supply.A curfew of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. is also in place until further notice. Curfew violators will be subject to a $2,000 fine. More Information:
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Galveston Prepares For Residents' Re-Entry: Phil Archer Reports Residents on the West End will be required to look and leave, which means that they can only be on the island from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.Tuesday morning, traffic was backed up from the Galveston Causeway to La Marque. It's a preview of what city managers expect on Wednesday."This is our island. We're going to rebuild it. We're going to rebuild it bigger and better than it was. But when you come back, it's not going to be the same Galveston Island you left," said Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Danny Webber.The headline on The Daily News, Galveston's newspaper, said, "Expect to be shocked."Officials estimate that 75 percent of the businesses and homes on the island are not fit for habitation. City leaders want residents to be prepared to look and leave, and not expect to stay right away.Leo Urbina and his wife worked their way through the traffic for a first look at their home on Tuesday.Three feet of water flowed through it, leaving a thick layer of mud. The couple said their home is almost a total loss.They have advice to those coming."Hope for the best, but definitely expect the worst," Urbina said.In Galveston, approximately 30 percent of the city has electricity. But residents cannot turn on electric or natural gas meters until they have been inspected.Water service is almost restored, but city water is still not fit to drink.Only the most rudimentary medical services are available and the few hotel rooms available are filled.After seeing his home, Leo Liu decided he would not be back for a while."I'm going to take my stuff out. The way it looks, it's going to take a while," he said.Galveston residents were asked to bring their own food, water and gas if they expect to stay because those items are in short supply.A curfew of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. is also in place until further notice. Curfew violators will be subject to a $2,000 fine. More Information:
Previous Stories:
- September 22, 2008: West End Look & Leave Under Way
- September 22, 2008: Galveston Remains Dangerous In Ike's Wake
- September 21, 2008: Galveston City Officials Release Re-Entry Details
- September 20, 2008: Galveston Residents Can Return Wednesday
- September 20, 2008: Galveston Residents To Go Back Home In 7 Days Or Less
- September 19, 2008: Some Ike Victims May Not Be Allowed To Rebuild
- September 18, 2008: Galveston May Open In 1 Week
- September 18, 2008: Grocery Store Opens On Galveston Island
- September 17, 2008: Ike Victims Attempt Return To Galveston
- September 17, 2008: Health Commissioner: Galveston Not Suitable Place To Live
- September 17, 2008: Post-Ike Life Won't Change Soon For Many
- September 17, 2008: Galveston Suspends 'Look And Leave'
- September 16, 2008: Ike Victims Clamor For Food, Water, Gas
- September 15, 2008: Galveston Encourages Residents To Leave
- September 14, 2008: Galveston Mayor: 'You Cannot Live Here'
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