HomeMy WebLinkAbout027860 DEC - 09/19/2008DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER BY
PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
WHEREAS, the approach of Hurricane Ike presented an imminent threat of widespread
or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from flood, wind, storm,
wave action, and other public calamity resulting there from which required emergency
action; and
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 presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision,
to declare a local state of disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi's Emergency Management Plan was activated on
September 9, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the enormous size and forceful power of Hurricane Ike did in fact cause the
City of Corpus Christi to strongly recommend persons to evacuate various parts of the
City and to transport those with special needs to San Antonio, Texas on September 10,
2008; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Ike did result in damage to the City of Corpus Christi, resulting in
loss of property from flood, wave action and storm surge and the damage assessment
continues; and
WHEREAS, I, as the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, have determined that
extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect
or rehabilitate property;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, HEREBY PROCLAIM AND DECLARE:
Section 1. That a state of disaster exists for the City of Corpus Christi.
Section 2. That this declaration of local disaster takes effect immediately and remains
in effect for the next seven (7) days, unless terminated earlier.
Section 3. That this declaration directs the City Manager to activate the recovery and
rehabilitation aspects of all applicable local or interjurisdictional emergency
management plans; authorizes the furnishing of all aid and assistance, as deemed
necessary or desirable by those administering the plans, and activates the
preparedness and response aspects of the plans.
Section 4. That this declaration shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary, and
shall be given prompt and general publicity.
027860
IKE DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER .DOC
DECLARED AND ORDERED this the 19th day of September, 2008.
ATTEST:
Armando Ch a, ity Sary
IKE DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER .DOC
enry Gar ett
Mayor, City of Corpus Christi
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