HomeMy WebLinkAbout031229 DEC - 08/25/2017 DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER BY PROCLAMATION
OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR HARVEY STORM EVENT
WHEREAS, the approach of the Harvey storm event presents 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 therefrom which requires emergency action; and
WHEREAS, §418.108 of the Texas Government Code and §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 office
of the governing body of a political subdivision, to declare a local state of disaster;
WHEREAS, I, as the Mayor of Corpus Christi, have determined that extraordinary measures must
be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property; and
WHEREAS, I believe that the City of Corpus Christi's Emergency Management Plan should be
activated;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, HEREBY PROCLAIM AND DECLARE:
Section 1. That a local state of disaster exists for the City of Corpus Christi.
Section 2. That this declaration of local disaster takes effect immediately, and, pursuant to
§418.108(b) of the Government Code, shall continue for a period of not more than
seven (7) days from the date of this declaration unless terminated earlier,
continued, or renewed by the City Council of Corpus Christi.
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. Pursuant to §418.108(c) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state
of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly
with the City Secretary.
DECLARED AND ORDERED this the oZ 5 day of August, 2017 .
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The Honorable Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas
do State Coordinator
Texas Division of Emergency Management
P. 0. Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0001
Dear Governor Abbott:
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is facing significant threats to life, health and property due
to:
Tropical Storm/ Hurricane Harvey
The potential impact of this threat is:
Hazardous winds, flooding, and storm surge
I have determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that an effective
response is beyond the capability of the City to control. Pursuant to §433.001 of the Texas
Government Code, I am requesting that you declare a state of emergency for the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, and issue appropriate directives to deal with the emergency;
including:
Furthermore, I am asking that successive proclamations be issued and remain in effect until
the threat of loss of life, injury, or damage property is contained.
A timely response to this request would be appreciated.
Sincerely,tiJMcComb
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