“When evacuees from Brazoria County arrive in Bell County, some may also choose to bring their pets and keep them out of harm’s way,” said Randall Rakowitz, Texas AgriLife extension agent.
During the processing stage at Bell County Expo Center, pets are processed and welcomed, Rakowitz said.
Staff are working 24 hours a day to accommodate the needs of the furry evacuees who are transported to veterinary clinics for care.
Owners know where their pets are sent and veterinarians have contact information for the owners.
“One component of the Bell County Emergency Management Team includes the Animal Issues committee, which is led by county extension agents with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service,” Rakowitz said.
The group prearranges locations to house pets, horses and high-value livestock during times of crisis, he said. As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, 30 pets had been registered, including dogs, cats and some birds.
Volunteers from the Bell County Extension Office, Community Emergency Response Team and the Bell County Sheriff’s Posse were on hand to help.
Help for evacuees
Have questions about shelter and assistance? Call 211.
Looking for shelter? Go to the Bell County Expo Center, off Interstate 35 via the 292 exit in south Belton.
What can you do?
Donations may be made to the Red Cross or the Salvation Army.
Sandbags
Limited number of sandbags for Temple residents are available at fire stations while supply lasts.
Central Station - 505 N. Third
Station No. 2 - 1710 E. Ave. H
Station No. 3 - 3603 Midway Drive
Station No. 4 - 411 Waters Dairy Road
Station No. 5 - 510 N. Apache
Station No. 6 - 3620 Range Road
Station No. 7 - 8420 W. Adams
Where to monitor weather online
www.accuweather.com
www.weather.gov/fortworth
www.nhc.noaa.gov
www.kcentv.com
www.kwtx.com
www.kxxv.com
Temple information
City of Temple Web site: www.ci.temple.tx.us or on Government Access Channel 10.
Temple College
School will close at noon today. Saturday classes have been canceled. The library will be closed on Sunday. Please monitor the college Web site and/or call the TC emergency hotline at 254-298-8439 for information regarding further closures.
Copperas Cove
Public safety departments will be fully staffed for response during the storm. Please direct only emergency calls to 911. Non-emergency calls should be directed to the Copperas Cove Police Department at 254-547-4272. Citizen Emergency Preparedness Packets are available at the Copperas Cove Fire Department, 415 S. Main St. or visit the City’s Web site at www.ci.copperas-cove.tx.us and view the preparedness packet information in the fire department section. Emergency preparedness information is available on www.ready.gov.
Stock up for a storm
n Water. One gallon per day per person for three days. Store in unbreakable containers.
n Food. At least a three-day supply, including canned meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as “comfort foods.”
n First aid kit. Includes a variety of bandages, hand wipes, antiseptic wipes, latex gloves, cold pack, medications, scissors and CPR face shield.
n Tools and supplies. Includes mess kits and utensils, battery-operated radio, flashlight, extra batteries, fire extinguisher, matches, signal flare, pencil and paper, signal whistle and a wrench (for turning off gas and water).
n Clothing and bedding. Includes sturdy shoes, rain gear, and blankets or sleeping bags.
n Special items. Includes prescription medications, extra eyeglasses and contact lens supplies. Entertainment, including games and music players. Family documents including wills, passports and other records, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers and companies.
In case of high winds
Trim trees and shrubs around your home
Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts
Secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors
Cancellations, postponements
Cameron VFW’s Star of Texas Jamboree set for Saturday was postponed until next month.
Sami Show at Bell County Expo this weekend was canceled.
Football
n Belton’s game at Mansfield Timberview, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, was postponed to 7:30 p.m. next Friday.
n Mary Hardin-Baylor’s season opener against Southern Nazarene (Okla.) at Belton’s Tiger Field was moved from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. today.
n Cameron Yoe’s game at Lexington, originally scheduled for today and then moved to Thursday, was canceled and will not be rescheduled.
n Gatesville’s game at Fairfield was moved from today to Thursday.
n Granger’s home game against Valley Mills has moved from 7:30 p.m. today to 6 p.m.
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