September 9, 2011 - Tropical storm Nate is not expected to have any significant impact on our area.  The forecast models now show Nate moving west into Mexico.  There may perhaps be a slight increase in surf late Sunday or Monday.

Historically, September is the busiest month of hurricane season.  Stay informed by visiting this website, the National Weather Service Houston-Galveston or the National Hurricane Center for the most up to date information about weather that may be impacting Galveston County.

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Austin, TX, July 14, 2011 – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), system operator for the state’s bulk transmission grid, is asking consumers and businesses to reduce their electricity use during peak electricity hours from 3 to 7 p.m. today.

Consumers can help by shutting off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances between 3 and 7 p.m., and delaying laundry and other activities requiring electricity-consuming appliances until later in the evening. Other conservation tips include:
• Turn off all unnecessary lights, appliances, and electronic equipment.
• When at home, close blinds and drapes that get direct sun, set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, and use fans to cool the air.
• When away from home, set air conditioning thermostats to 85 degrees and turn all fans off before you leave. Block the sun by closing blinds or drapes on windows that will get direct sun.
• Do not use your dishwasher, laundry equipment, hair dryers, coffee makers, or other home appliances during the peak hours of 3 to 7 p.m.

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Saturday, May 28th is the last day of Hurricane Preparedness Week, but it's not the last day to start preparing.  Start today by putting together your emergency preparedness kits.  Some supplies to include are:

• First aid kit, prescription medications, eyeglasses, copies of prescriptions, other special medical items, hearing aids and batteries.
• Important documents and records, photo IDs, proof of residence, information to process insurance claims.
• Credit cards and cash (if the power is out, banks and ATMS may not be available).
• Battery operated radio, NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries.
• Phone numbers of family, friends and other important phone numbers.
• Road maps, a travel plan, hotel reservations, list of places between home and your destination to stop if the highways are clogged.
• 3-day supply of non-perishable food, one gallon of bottled water per person per day, coolers for food and ice storage, paper plates and utensils.
• Manual can opener, knife, tools, booster cables, fire extinguisher, duct tape, tarp, rope, flashlight with extra batteries.
• Extra keys.
• Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags for each person, extra clothing, toys for children.
• Supplies for babies, the elderly and family members with health care needs.
• Toilet paper, cleanup supplies, personal hygiene products.
• Leash, food, cleanup supplies and veterinary records for pets.

Remember that NOAA has predicted an above average hurricane season again this year.  While we may or may not be affected, it always pays to be prepared.  No matter how many storms are predicted for any year, we could be the area that's impacted.  It only takes one storm.

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