Talking Points for Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert Press Briefing Friday Sept. 12

• Tropical storm winds of 40 mph or higher will enter Fort Bend County around 1:00 p.m. today, and tropical storms winds are expected to envelope the County by 5:00 p.m. today.
• Hurricane force winds above 74 mph will enter Fort Bend County at approximately midnight tonight, and will grow in intensity with sustained winds of 85 mph with gusts to 100 mph, and are expected to envelope Fort Bend County by 4:00 a.m. Saturday.
• Hurricane force winds will be felt in all of parts of Fort Bend County until 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
• Residents should plan to shelter-in-place until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, and are advised to move about only if necessary, and then with extreme caution.
• Hurricane Ike is large storm, a high Category 2, and we anticipate the loss of power and significant cleanup after the storm. The County is well-prepared for cleanup to begin after the storm has moved through the area.
• Trailer homes may sustain damage, ranging from minor damage to total destruction, and residents living in these homes are asked to move to a safe location.
• Residents living in flood prone areas along Oyster Creek and the San Bernard River have been asked to leave their homes for higher ground. Officials are checking with these residents to make sure the homes are empty.
• All Fort Bend County residents and business owners should prepare their properties for the potential of damaging winds. Secure or remove any loose items surrounding your property which could be blown around by sustained tropical storm or hurricane force winds causing property damage and possible injury. Most of our 520,000 residents are well-prepared.

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