Jeb Hensarling
Published: 09-15-08
President Bush released a revised Emergency Declaration today for the State of Texas to include Anderson Dallas Cherokee Henderson Kaufman Van Zandt and Wood Counties.
Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) along with 15 other Texas Representatives sent a letter earlier this week urging President Bush to approve Governor Rick Perry’s emergency declaration request. President Bush’s emergency declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance for required emergency measures to save lives and to protect property public health and safety.
“It is critical that residents listen carefully and heed the warnings of local and state authorities. Mother Nature is a powerful force. We should respect both her power and the advice of first responders” said Hensarling.
Individuals are advised to prepare emergency supply kits that can provide for basic needs for at least 72 hours and develop family emergency plans.
For a list of statewide emergency contacts please visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/linkspage.htm. Additional Emergency preparedness information is available online at www.ready.gov.
A list of local American Red Cross Shelters is provided below:
Anderson County
Christ Community Church - 5625 N Loop 256 - Palestine
Dogwood Hills First Baptist Church- 4300 N US Hwy 79 - Palestine
Westwood Baptist Church - 1809 Bassett Rd - Palestine
Cherokee County
Rusk Church of Christ - 202 N Main Street - Rusk
Dallas County
Grauwyler Park Recreation Center - 7780 Harry Hines Boulevard - Dallas
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center - 5150 Mark Trail - Dallas
Tommie M Allen Recreation Center - 7071 Bonnie View - Dallas
Dallas Convention Center - 650 S. Griffin Street - Dallas
Harry Stone Recreation Center - 2403 Millmar Drive - Dallas
Samuel Grand Recreation Center - 6200 E Grand Avenue - Dallas
Kiest Park Recreation Center- 3080 S Hampton Road - Dallas
