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Dear HOPE Family & Friends,
We were so excited to see so many of you at Worship on yesterday. To those who were unable to attend we send our love and support. On Sunday our message of challenge and comfort was to Get Up and Go On From Here! Jesus promised us that escpecially in troubled and uncertian times we have his peace. The circumstances have no POWER over us. We have the POWER of Jesus' love and strength to make it through this challenging time. Saving Souls and Healing Hurts - You have the POWER!
If we have not heard from you yet, please know that we are praying for you. If you need us or have a special prayer concern, please let us know by responding to this email. Please continue to pray for one another and all our neighbors in the surrounding coastal communities. We look forward to seeing all of you soon. Remember you are much LOVED - be safe!
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RESOURCES INFORMATION...
If you need immediate assistance, call
Red Cross at 211 or Texas Operations Center at 512-424-2208.
To register for transitional housing assistance, visit
Texas residents who have been displaced by Hurricane Ike who evacuated to another state may call 1-877-541-7905 to reach the Texas 2-1-1 network and obtain information on how and where to apply for food stamp benefits or seek additional assistance.
FEMA - http://www.fema.gov/asistance or
call 1-800-621-FEMA
For Grocery Stores & Other Openings and Closings - http://blogs.chron.com/closings/openings
Food Stamps (Short Form)
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/FS_Application.doc
For other questions-
Fort Bend County - 281-342-6185
Galveston County - 1-888-384-2000
Harris County - 713-881-3100
Pearland - 281-652-1950
Pearland Update -
1. Water - Your drinking water is safe. Please conserve water - don't use sprinklers, don't wash residential vehicles, etc.
2. Sewer - The system is on emergency power - minimize usage as much as possible.
3. Relief Supplies -Relief supplies - including food - are available at Berry Miller Junior High located at 3301 Manvel Road from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4. Recovery - FEMA registration is available at the American Legion Post 490 (281-240-3700), 11702 Galveston Rd. (SH 3) across from Ellington Field, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Bring the following items: social security number, description of losses, insurance information, directions to the damaged property, and a contact telephone number.
5. Stores & Gas Stations - Are opening as power is restored.
6. Electricity - 64% of 77581 & 17% of 77584 are without power. Centerpoint crews are working in the area. Go to www.centerpointenergy.com for zip code details.
7. City Facilities - Pearland City Hall & the library sustained water damage - temporary City Hall is now located next door at the Community Center & the library is closed until further notice. Water customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and can be reached at 281-652-1603. Late fees & disconnects will be waived this week - bills can be paid online. Municipal Court and is open 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., & can be reached at 281-652-1608. There will be no court this week. PISD schools are closed until further notice.
8. Travel Conditions - The curfew is now Midnight until 5 a.m. daily. Public safety departments continue to provide safety and security to the area.
Helpful phone numbers and websites for affected residents:
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