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TERMINATION OF MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS DECLARED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas on September 20, 2005, under the authority of the
Texas Disaster Act of 1975, proclaimed that Hurricane Rita has created an emergency disaster and
emergency conditions for the people of the State of Texas, and directed that all necessary measures,
80th public and private as authorized under S418.014. 418.015, and 418.016, Texas Government
Coeje, be Implemented to meet the disaster.
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2005, the Mayor issued a proclamation declaring a state of disaster for
c1e City of Corpus Christi due to the approach of HUrricane Rita and its imminent threat of widespread
)r severe damage. InJury, or loss of life or property resulting therefrom;
WHEREAS, Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code and Section 16-3 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi authorize the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, as the
oresldlng officer of the governing body of a political subdivision, to issue evacuation orders;
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2005, the Mayor issued Evacuation Orders for the City of Corpus
Chnsti Texas;
WHEREAS, mandatory evacuation orders are no longer necessary for the preservation of life and to
Tlitlgate damages from the winds and rising tides caused by Hurricane Rita; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, HEREBY PROCLAIM AND DECLARE:
Section 1. That the mandatory Evacuation Orders issued by me on September 21, 2005 to evacuate
'he City of Corpus Christi are terminated Persons may voluntarily decide to evacuate the City.
Section 2. That this termination order shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary, and shall be
given prompt and general publicity
DECLARED AND ORDERED this the 22r10 day of September, 2005.
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Mayor
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City Secretary
Approved as to form this the 22r1d day of September, 2005
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City Attorney
'ERM!NA~ION R'TA ORDERS BY MAYOR
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PRESS RELEASE
Nueces County, Texas
901 Leopard St., Rm. 303
=:orpus Christi. Texas 78401
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Terry Shamsie, Nueces County Judge (361) 888-0444
Bill Roberts, Emergency Management Coordinator, (361) 533-2355
Tvner Little. Executive Assistant to Judge, (361) 960-6363
FOR IMMEDIA TE RELEASE
RE: HURRICANE RITA
Nueces County Judge Terry Shamsie has reduced the call for a mandatory
evacuation to VOLUNTARY EVACUA TlON for most areas of Nueces County
effective immediately, 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 22,2005.
According to the latest information from the State of Texas and National Weather
Service, Hurricane Rita's projected path has significantly reduced the risk of damage to
jife and property in Nueces County. Considering there will be greater need for
resources to the North and East, a voluntary evacuation will free up resources to other
locations in the State of Texas where they are needed more desperately. The County
Judge has consulted area Mayors, including Georgia Neblett of Port Aransas.
Consequently, this order does not include the City of Port Aransas, and low areas
subject to flooding within Nueces County. The County Judge cautions the public about
the continued risk of flooding due to storm surge and rainfall.
Nueces County will continue to monitor and keep a close eye on Rita and will inform the
public and the media as new information becomes available.
For further information you may check the Nueces County Website at
www.co.nueces.tx.us.