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Wednesday status report:

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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Brazoria County is fully into the recovery stage of the Hurricane Ike aftermath, according to Doc Adams, the county's emergency operations director.

"We have all our special needs evacuees back in the county," Adams said. "Some of them are in shelters until electrical power is restored in their homes."

He said the power companies are working very hard to restore power in the county. "They had a monumental task before them because of the wide spread damage we sustained from the storm," Adams said, "but power is gradually being restored."

The PODs are still active in providing ice, water and MRE meals. So, if you need any of these commodities, you need to go to the Brazosport High School in Freeport, Brazoria County Fairgrounds in Angleton, or next door to the Home Depot on the SH 35 Bypass in Alvin.

We are waiting for FEMA to set up Assistance offices in the county to apply for assistance from FEMA. The Blue Roof program is in full operation. If you need tarps for your damaged roof, you can apply at the West Annex (Tax Office) on the west side of the courthouse.

The Brazoria County School Districts that have not resumed classes are Alvin and Pearland. Danbury resumed its classes today. Alvin is planning on starting classes on Thursday, Sept. 25th. Pearland is assessing their situation on a daily basis. The Pearland School District has power restored to 15 of their 22 campuses.

The county will provide more information on recovery status as it is received.

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