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Needville Service Center Groundbreaking

Fort Bend County Officials broke ground today on the new Needville Service Center.  The building, located at 3743 School Street in Needville will house various departments including Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services, the Tax Assessor and Collector, as well as provide new and additional space for the Road and Bridge Department.  In addition, it will contain a new and improved fuel facility and vehicle maintenance services and car wash for county vehicles.  The facility is intended to serve Needville and its surrounding areas. 

 

(From Left to Right) Kevin Kress, Emergency Medical Services James Knight, Fort Bend Program Manager Ray Leikert, Bailey Architects Patsy Schultz, Tax Assessor and Collector Bob Hebert, County Judge Tom Stavinoha, Precinct 1 Commissioner Marc Grant, Road and Bridge Commissioner Delbert Wendt, Mayor of Needville Bob Bass, Bass Construction Don Brady, Facilities Management and Planning (From Left to Right) Kevin Kress, Emergency Medical Services, James Knight, Fort Bend Program Manager, Ray Leikert, Bailey Architects, Patsy Schultz, Tax Assessor and Collector, Bob Hebert, County Judge, Tom Stavinoha, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Marc Grant, Road and Bridge Commissioner, Delbert Wendt, Mayor of Needville, Bob Bass, Bass Construction, Don Brady, Facilities Management and Planning

Fort Bend County Urges Citizens to Learn About Hurricane Dangers Natures Most Powerful Storms

Fort Bend County, TX-Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and continues through November 30. As we enter the 2008 Hurricane season, it is important that everyone in our area becomes more knowledgeable about hurricanes and hurricane preparedness. Hurricanes are nature’s most powerful storms and can wreak havoc hundreds of miles from the coastal area where they make landfall.   As part of the County’s activities during Hurricane Awareness Week, Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court signed a proclamation designating May 25 through May 31 as Hurricane Awareness Week.   During this week, we hope that citizen will prepare by developing a family emergency plan.

Hurricanes cause damage from a combination of high winds, flooding, tornadoes and storm surge. Although Fort Bend County is not designated as an Evacuation County, citizens should become familiar with the difference between a hurricane watch and warning.  A hurricane watch is issued when hurricane conditions are possible within 24 to 36 hours. A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 miles per hour or greater) are expected in 24 hours or less.” Hurricanes that strike the Gulf Coast are highly unpredictable – they rarely follow the predicted path and can even strengthen before landfall.

Jeff Braun, the County’s Emergency Management Coordinator indicates that Fort Bend County should take planning for hurricanes seriously.  “Near the end of April, Fort Bend County tested its plans during a hurricane exercise facilitated by the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center; and this month, staff members are attending the State of Texas Hurricane Conference to receive additional training; and finally, in June, the Office of Emergency Management, along with Texas AgriLife Extension Service, will hold an Emergency Preparedness Workshop at the Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center on June 6th.

For assistance in building a family emergency plan, or to obtain additional preparedness tips, please visit http://www.fortbendcountyoem.com.

 

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