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Bolivar Peninsula Area is Heavily Flooded

We have these pictures of the area taken 13 September 2008

We pray that if and when the flood waters subside, we can re-build our beloved Bolivar Peninsula and that no-one is injured.

See Coast Guard Video After Ike

See KHOU Video

Texas Hurricane Ike
FEMA Federal Disaster Declared September 13, 2008
How to Apply for Assistance

Apply Online
Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)

FEMA Housing Needs Assistance is Available for:

* Temporary Housing (a place to live for a limited period of time): Money is available to rent a different place to live, or a government provided housing unit when rental properties are not available. Search for information about housing rental resources.

* Repair: Money is available to homeowners to repair damage from the disaster to their primary residence that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to make the damaged home safe, sanitary, and functional.

* Replacement: Money is available to homeowners to replace their home destroyed in the disaster that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to help the homeowner with the cost of replacing their destroyed home.

* Permanent Housing Construction: Direct assistance or money for the construction of a home. This type of help occurs only in insular areas or remote locations specified by FEMA, where no other type of housing assistance is possible.

Ike bloomed to a Category 2 storm and is likely to grow even stronger before its predicted strike on the Texas coast early Saturday.

The newest weather forecast has shifted Hurricane Ike's landfall to the east side of Matagorda Bay, bringing the storm a little closer to Galveston County. The decision has been made following the latest forecast information to call for a mandatory evacation beginning at 7:00 am for the following areas: West Galveston Island, Jamaica Beach, Bolivar Peninsula, Omega Bay, San Leon, Bacliff and Freddiesville.

Voluntary evacuations should be considered for low-lying areas in Dickinson, Kemah and Clear Lake Shores and La Marque. Citizens should also consider evacuating if they live in areas subject to flooding or in mobile homes. If you should decide to evacuate, please remember to pack your disaster kit and important paper. Click here for a suggested list of supplies for your disaster kit. Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

Hurricane Ike continues to be a difficult storm to track because of the number of shifts in the forecast models. Given the current track, we are preparing for the possibility of tropical storm force winds beginning sometime Friday morning and possible hurricane force winds affecting the county Friday evening around dusk. The anticipated tides are between 8-11 feet at the height of the storm, but higher tides could begin as early as Thursday night.

The Galveston-Bolivar Ferry will cease operations at 11:00 PM on Thursday night.

Keep yourselves up to date on the most current information by visiting the websites of the National Weather Service Houston-Galveston, the
National Hurricane Center and our web page.

Visit our hurricane tracker by clicking here.

Projected Path as of 09/10/08

Planning & Preparedness:

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management's Planning Division is responsible for a number of planning activities aimed at enhancing the County's preparedness for disasters and emergencies. Probably the most visible product of those planning activities is the Basic Emergency Plan, the comprehensive, all-hazard plan that coordinates the emergency management activities of Galveston County Government.

Although the Basic Plan addresses all phases of emergency management, it is specifically oriented toward preparedness and response activities. The Plan is a policy document developed and maintained by the Planning Coordinator, and signed by the County Judge, local Mayors, and Emergency Management Coordinators, upon review and concurrence.

GCOEM develops contingency plans that guide Galveston County's response to natural and man-made emergencies, from extreme weather to hazardous material incidents. Each plan focuses on three components of a disaster: preparedness, initial response, and recovery. The purpose of these plans is to keep Galveston County safe and, following a disaster, to return residents to their daily routines as quickly as possible.

When a plan is activated, GCOEM coordinates the skills of County, city, state, federal, and non-governmental agencies, to ensure the plan is effectively carried out. Large-scale countywide emergencies, like a transit strike or a coastal storm, can require the collaboration of dozens of agencies and thousands of emergency responders. Smaller incidents, such as localized power outages or water main breaks, may only require a handful of agencies to complete restoration.

GCOEM reviews, tests, and revises these plans as intelligence and resources change. The agency enlists subject matter experts from all County agencies, including law enforcement and fire departments, and other non-city groups to advise on aspects of each plan.

A large part of planning is what’s done in addition to coordinating emergency responses. GCOEM works to inform the public of the potential hazards, in an effort to make sure Galveston County residents know how to avoid disasters or act in the event of a disaster. GCOEM encourages residents to educate themselves and others about emergency preparedness.

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Comments

By Mary Sciarrilla @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:38 AM

Does anyone have information on damages in Crystal Beach?

By CHERYL EDMONDSON @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:49 AM

I AM TRYING FIND OUT ABOUT CRYSTAL BEACH MY SISTER HAS OR HAD A BEACH HOUSE AND WE ARE TRYING TO GET SOME INFO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO THANK YOU

ByIsland Moorings Marina Port Aransas @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:53 PM

Port Aransas, Island Moorings Marina Safe Harbor, Has Room For Boats

Hurricane Ike Update - Island Moorings Marina Owner Kevin Dean Extends welcome to anyone who needs a safe place to put their boat.

Many boat owners who are seeking a place to store their boat from damages caused by Hurricane Ike are finding that Island Moorings Marina in Port Aransas has space and a safe harbor.

Island Moorings Marina was recently re-opened last year with major renovations and channel dredging providing access for large boats to easily enter the once closed channel.

Since the Marina has just recently been re-opened for large boats, there is space available for boat owners who are in need from Hurricane Ike issues.

Visit http://www.portaransasisland.com/IslandMooringsMarina.aspx or call 800-277-3065

debbie@PortAransasIsland.com

By connie @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:31 PM

My sister works a UTMB and has a beach house in Crystal Beach. She has evacuated to Dibol tx. We are looking for any information on the damage in Crystal Beach

By Shelley @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:31 PM

We are also trying to get information about the Peninsula. I have emailed fox news but have not recv'd a response. If I do I will post any information they give me. Good Luck all!

By Leigha @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:46 PM

Hafele said the storm hit farther east than predicted, resulting in a less severe storm surge. The eye of hurricane entered Galveston Bay, he said, causing an 8- to 10-foot storm surge long the western shore. It also brought 80- to 90-mph winds.

Flood levels were higher along Galveston's Seawall and Bolivar Peninsula.

We did have a major surge on Bolivar Peninsula, a lot of water over Galveston Island and a lot of water pushed up into the bays.''

From the Houston Chronicle

I am trying to find out anything I can too...My uncle was in his home.

By Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:50 PM

The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau prepares to assist the traveling public and Hurricane Ike evacuees by opening the downtown Corpus Christi Visitor Center today at noon.

With continued power outages over the coming days along the Northeast coastline of Texas, Corpus Christi prepares to assist families seeking accommodations in the Corpus Christi area. The traveling public planning to evacuate to Corpus Christi are encouraged to call the Visitor Center toll free at 800-766-BEACH or visit www.corpuschristicvb.com for up-to-date information on hotel availability.

The Corpus Christi CVB Visitor Center will be open today from 12noon-5pm and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 9am-5pm. Through out the coming week, the Visitor Center plans to extend their hours to assist evacuees Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.

By Leigha @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:56 PM

Found a very small pic @ http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/09/report-15-trapp.html

By Darlene @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 4:40 PM

Yes, please give us news of Bolivar. I have friends with a beach home there, and we are really wondering what the damage is there.

By Michelle @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:34 PM

my aunt has a beach house on Bolivar as well and when I talked to her she said that houses are gone and bolivar is completely covered in water, atleaste that is what she has been told, Bolivar is part of the ocean.... still looking for info to find out what is going on for sure.

By Houston Chronicle Blog @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:07 PM

National Guard rescues Crystal Beach residents

TEXAS CITY -- ``There is no more Crystal Beach,'' said 12-year homeowner and former tugboat owner Carl Thompson. ``We flew over it in the helicopter. It's nothing more than pick-up sticks. Our house is gone.''

Thompson, his wife Karen and their dogs were evacuated by air late Saturday to the parking lot of the football stadium across from Texas City High school.

Other evacuees flown in by Texas Army National Guard UH-60 helicopters included Shaunna Heyde, an ambulance driver from Gilchrist who had her name and Social Security number scrawled on her left forearm.

``They told us to mark ourselves in case we didn't make it,'' she said as her lip started to tremble. ``They told us it was certain death.''

Her husband, William Heyde, said the couple stayed behind to help other evacuees leave by car.

``By the time she was done, it was too late.'' William Heyde said.

He said they weathered Ike's brutal winds and rising water at a Hurricane party on High Island. William Heyde said he was too drunk at the party to care about writing his information on his arm.

``He's just stubborn,'' Shaunna Heyde said. She said she stayed sober through the party.

From their vantage point on High Island, William Heyde said he could see his house - and Saturday, it was gone.

``Everyone's talking about Houston, Houston, Houston,'' he said. ``We're going to need help on the coast.''

-- Brian Rogers

By Chris Paschenko - The Galveston Daily News @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:11 PM

Bolivar Peninsula communities were covered by the storm surge from Hurricane Ike’s early Saturday landfall, and residents told harrowing stories of how they survived by floating until the waters receded.

Texas National Guard helicopters flew many of the evacuees from across the county to a staging area at the Texas City school district’s Stingaree Stadium parking lot, where they were loaded onto buses bound for Austin.

Two military helicopters landed at 3:50 p.m. and unloaded about a dozen people and their pets.

While waiting to board a bus, Kathi Norton and her husband Paul Norton said they endured the storm surge from their Crystal Beach home about two blocks from the seaside.

”We got a late start to get out Friday, and there was two feet of water,” Kathi Norton said. “There was no way we could get out, because rollover pass was flooded.”

As the waves pounded on the Nortons’ home standing on 14-foot stilts, they felt the floors buckle.

About midnight, the couple left the home and they watched as it rolled over onto their flagpole.

”We floated on staircases, anything we could get a hold of,” Kathi Norton said. “We floated until about 4 a.m. Roofs were coming at us. It was not a pretty picture.”

As the water receded, the Nortons, who lived on Gulf Shores Drive, waded in waist-deep surf to the Crystal Beach post office. They said few homes and none of the businesses withstood the storm.

”My husband made me wear a life jacket inside our house,” Norton said. “Thank God for that or I couldn’t be here.”

The Nortons boarded Texas National Guard helicopters, which flew them to the Brazoria County airport, but there were no evacuation buses set up there, Paul Norton said.

”Then they flew us to Texas City,” he said. “They did a great job.”

Nigel Heinrich, one of the evacuees, said he endured the storm from his Gilchrist home on the peninsula.

”It’s all gone,” he said. “We lived on the bay side, and we walked to High Island. There are only about two or three houses left. Everything’s totally wiped out. High Island’s in pretty bad shape, too.”

By Shelley @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:37 PM

Thanks to everyone for posting the pictures. I have seen helicopter footage as well. It took my breath away. Can anyone tell me about Kona Kai addition on the bay side? It is on the road to the Bolivar Yaht Basin. This is where our house was . . . is, i hope and pray! I am devasted.

By Tamara Berry @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:50 PM

My prayers are with the people of this area. God Bless you all!

By gjmitchell @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:57 PM

Does anyone have information on the damages around gulview dr at port bolviar ...emerald aisle one?

By Jeri Benson @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:18 PM

Does anyone know if the house at 876 Melody Lane is still standing? My sister and her family own the house. Thanks for any information you can provide.

By Walker @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:20 PM

My parents have (had) a house on Ocean View, which is off Boyt Rd. Does anyone know the status of that area?

Thanks!

By Coast Guard Video @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:27 PM

See Coast Guard Video from the link in the article above or on the video page of this site.

http://www.bolivarchamber.org/VideoGallery.aspx

By Amy @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:32 PM

My Aunt Margie M. has a home facing the Gulf and her daughter was down there last weekend. We sure hope everyone got out of Gilchrist and Bolivar areas in good shape - that's the most important. You can always rebuild a home or buy another car. I know it will be really tough though b/c that place was her haven & so many wonderful memories for anyone lucky enough to visit that beautiful area. Godspeed!

By Casey @ Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:33 PM

I am also wondering about Boyt Rd. We have a house in Sievers Cove and wondering the status on that area. The pics that Pat Rodgers took are show that the big store is still there and the catholic church that is raised up across from the store looks like it is not even under water so that shows that the water level in that area is not too bad. Please email me if anyone finds anything else out about Bolivar. casey.schulin@att.net thanks and good luck to everyone!

By rebecca @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 2:08 AM

saw video from a neighbor in sandpiper that the lst 3 rows are totally gone....my house was on the 2nd row..even the huge 2.million$ house is gone...

By pam r @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 3:26 AM

I found more photos of crystal beach ,gilchrist or what is left.go to news.yahoo.com there are 150 photos some including the penisula. I am heart sick but we will rebuild.

By Patrick @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 4:47 AM

http://www.khou.com/video/topstories-index.html?nvid=282603&shu=1

A slideshow of September 13th arial pictures from Chrystal Beach
Video display only works with InternetExplorer

By Tiernie @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:57 AM

Any pictures of Biscayne Beach? Our house was the first house from the galveston ferry and we haven't seen any photos of this development. Our house was just built, so we are hoping the best.

By Peter @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:22 AM

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/weather/2008/09/13/sanchez.walk.ike.cnn

"Crystal Beach Devestated" Video

By Billy Umsted @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:58 AM

I own a house on Redfish Lane just off Crystal Beach Road on the front row. Does anyone have any information on this area. Also, does anyone know why news information on Crystal Beach seem non-existant and seems to be non-existant.

By Cheryl Ware @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:22 AM

I have (HAD) a house on South Redfish, near Stinagaree Road. Does anyone know anything about that area? I've seen some of the videos and photos and am just numb.

By J. L. @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:49 AM

I saw the post by Rebecca. Can you post the video of Sand Piper somewhere?
I have a 4th row house there. 2311 Martinique to be exact. Thanks for any help.

By Cathy @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 11:44 AM

Looking for any information about the people that stayed at the fort for the storm. My brother was one of the ones that stayed. Cell phones must be dead. Can't get them. His name is Mike Ryan. Are there any pictures of Fort Travis and the area around it?

By Neta @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:06 PM

Does anyone know about Port Bolivar? Our home is/was on 9th & Pickney by Milt's

By chris @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:16 PM

www.jakeabby.com/cb has good pictures
sorry for eveyones lost

By JJ Wood @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:16 PM

I found some picutres of boliver

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h190/chadsullivan81/Deer%20Hunting/111.jpg

Byjj Wood @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:21 PM

http://www.khou.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23429&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75

ByDean Andrew Kantis @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:24 PM

I hope everybody on the Bolivar Peninsula is okay. I own two homes in Gilchrist, TX 77617, but can't find any pictures or video on the news. From these threads, it appears that about 90% of Gilchrist/Rollover Pass has been "wiped out." I am so sorry for everyone!! I own 2460 and 2680 HWY 87, Gilchrist, TX 77617. If anyone knows anything, please call me or send me a picture, thank you...Good luck! Dean Kantis: 754.234.9993

By Cheryl Ware @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:55 PM

My house was at 985 1/2 South Redfish, near the Lisotta Stor-All units. Any news on this area?

By Shelley @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 1:04 PM

I have heard that all 99% of Crystal beach is washed away, and bolivar sustained high waters throughout. A lot of my family lives at Bolivar, and I hear they are safe but suffer much loss. I am Harry Hughes's grand-daughter, and he is fine, please reach out to us if we can help in any way. We have been very blessed and are ready to help you recover & rebuild...stay safe!

By Ashlee @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 2:40 PM

Photos and videos to help... still didn't find our house....

http://www.jakeabby.com/cb/

http://www.khou.com/video/news-index.html?nvid=282612

By Neta @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 3:43 PM

Is your grand father in his 90's?
If so. I know who and and have thought of him much and worried he would not leave.
I hope my neighbors across the st. left. Their house did not flood during "Carla" and I fear they might have stayed. My thoughts and prayers for all during this. God bless us all during these times.

By gaylon vanhoose @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 3:53 PM

are houses on n. redfish still there ??

By Donna Stevens @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 4:16 PM

We live @ 1301 North Melody Lane has any heard anything ? If so I would greatly appreciate any news good or bad.

By Jeannie Cyphers @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:53 PM

Does anyone know about the Blue Water area, specifically North Road? Location is behind Sharkey's about 4 streets toward the bay side. My Mother's and Dad's house is located at 1129 North Road. I inherited it after they passed on and I loved it. I stayed 16 months in 2004/2005 taking care of my Mother before she died and I loved it there. I live in Northeast Texas close to Henderson I have many friend in Crystal Beach and my heart aches for them. I too am looking for any pictures I can find. Thank you and God Bless.

By Zelma @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:00 PM

Can anyone give me any information about LaMarque ? I have family there and would really appreciate anything.
Thanks

By John Logan @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:06 PM

I located our bay house on some of houstons channel 11 coverage. Our house is on Johnson Rd. about 7 miles from the ferry landing on the bay side. Our house is still standing but the house not more than 20 ft away is completley gone. Unbelievable. 3 of the 4 house at the very end of Johnson rd. seemed to be standing including us. Johnson rd. is right before you get to sievers cove. I recognized some the the sievers cove area and the bolivar yatch basin. The basin looked pretty bad and some extensive damage to some of the house although it seemed to have a lot standing. I also recognized the Gulf coast market that seemed to still have water half way up the side of the building. 87 looks like a dirt rd. Hope this helps maybe get a feel for the conditions in the area. My family is the Crawfords and we have owned land in the area since the 30's ill try to post any other areas i recognize.

By Greg @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:09 PM

I give my prayers and condolences to the residents of Bolivar. The great memories there will always be dear to my heart, and I hope all are safe.

By Steve Kelley @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:21 PM

Does anyone know about the Dunes addition? I had a house on the 4th road.

By J Austin @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:24 PM

Has anyone seen/heard anything about Boyt Road? My parents live about 10 rows back from the beach and my brother and sister also have homes off Boyt closer to the beach, but we are afraid Johnson Creek took the house out. If anyone knows anything about this area, my family would greatly appreciate it.

By Jodie @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:27 PM

Does any one have any information on Mike Melvin the last we heard he was staying to ride out the hurricane, please if anyone knows he left are made it out contact me at Mitchellmouton@aol.com also if anyone knows anything about gilchrist. Our home is on Thompson lane it is the big yellow house with a white roof that looks like a big A frame barn sitting on a hill on the bayside. Please if any one has any information please contact me.

By lauren desutter @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:43 PM

The news crews are fighting to be able to get there. They are not being allowed access or the ability to fly over with helicopters. Wayne D was down right fiesty with Gov. Perry over the issue. Gov Perry did not provide any answers/solutions to the situation. Hopefully there will be news soon. I'm watching the news streaming online from NY where we evacuated to.

Bycarlos @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:03 PM

Hello all. Thank you for all of your postings. My folks have a home in Crystal Beach - in the Sandcastle Subdivision, behind DeCoux's. I have been looking for any photos or news about there home. The were on the second row behind Mr. Cobb's home. They have left Texas for now and would like to know the fate of their home. I have also searched Google Earth & USGS for images - and, as expected, there are no current images of the area. If anyone has links to any current satellite images, please post. Thanx.

Bycarlos @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:15 PM

Hello again. Jake just updated his website - http://www.jakeabby.com/cb - there are some new fotos. Ironically there seems to be a large cluster of homes that seem to be in pretty good shape, perhaps only a few hundred yards WEST of the Super Market - Shell Station (beach side) - ¡Que Milagro! Maybe this will give some of you some good news.

By Rick @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:51 PM

My mom recently bought a house in the new Audubon. She went into the hospital in late Aug before the hurricane arrived. She is wondering if her Yellow unit is still standing. I don't think any of the videos or pictures got up to the area close to Hwy 87 and Hwy 124 intersection. Does anyone know? Thanks!

By Adrian @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:57 PM

I know Mike Ryan. I have not heard from him but my boyfriend PHIL OCHOA is a good friend of his... I havent heard from Phil either. He rode out the storm there too and said he would go to the forts if the water got too high. If I hear from Phil I will ask about Mike. Can you do the same for me please??? I have called all the numbers searching for him and his uncle Chris Comeaux. If anyone knows them or has heard from them PLEASE RESPOND!! email: yo-adrian@sbcglobal.net. His family and I are very worried about him. THANX ALL!!

By SaveTheDay @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:01 PM

Great local Houston/Galv TV Link:
http://flhurricane.com/ikecoverage.html

By Christy @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:02 PM

HURRICANE IKE:

ORDER TO VACATE BOLIVARPENINSULA, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS

Whereas, Hurricane Ike struck Galveston County, Texas on September 12, 2008 and on September 13, 2008 with catastrophic winds and storm surge, inflicting widespread and severe damage, injury, loss of life and property;

Whereas, Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, Texas, has suffered extreme and extensive damage from Hurricane Ike and is estimated to be 90% destroyed;

Whereas, the storm surge on Bolivar Peninsula has led to extreme and massive damage;

Whereas, on this day, BolivarPeninsula remains under water, impassable, inaccessible, and isolated;

Whereas, there is no water, power, or other utility services on BolivarPeninsula;

Whereas, there are no open stores, other amenities, or means of communication functioning on BolivarPeninsula;

Whereas, there is no usable infrastructure on BolivarPeninsula;

Whereas, Galveston County recognizes its obligation under law to preserve and protect public health, safety, and welfare;

Whereas, the County Judge of Galveston County, Texas, has declared a local state of disaster for Galveston County, Texas;

Whereas, the Governor of the State of Texas has proclaimed a state of disaster for Galveston County, Texas;

Whereas, the President of the United States of America has declared a state of disaster covering Galveston County, Texas;

Whereas, on September 11, 2008, the Health and Human Services Secretary of the United States of America, Mike Leavitt, declared a public health emergency in the State of Texas due to Hurricane Ike;

Whereas, rescue efforts are underway on BolivarPeninsula to continue to locate and rescue survivors;

Whereas, the continuing presence of survivors located on BolivarPeninsula will hamper and impede ongoing rescue efforts;

Whereas, the continuing presence of survivors located on Bolivar Peninsula will contribute to or exacerbate a public health emergency on Bolivar Peninsula; and

Whereas, Galveston County is facing extraordinary circumstances in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Now Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED by the CountyJudge of Galveston County, Texas, that:

all survivors located on BolivarPeninsula shall be and are hereby ORDERED to vacate BolivarPeninsula; and this Order shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, on this, the 14th day of September, 2008.

Signed
James D. Yarbrough,
County Judge of
Galveston County, Texas

BySave the Day @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:49 PM

Six points of distribution up and running

Sixty trucks with supplies arrived at Reliant Sunday night. Harris County announced that six points of distribution are up and running with supplies for people who need water and ice.

Greenspoint Harvest Time Church
La Porte Baker Junior High
Baytown – 4100 Decker Dr
Pasadena @ Pals Gym
Tomball – Klein’s Grocery
Seabrook – Volunteer Fire Department – SUNDAY NIGHT ONLY

There will be more points listed tomorrow.

http://ktrk.typepad.com/abc13/2008/09/six-points-of-d.html

By Casey S @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 11:30 PM

GOOD NEWS FOR SIEVERS COVE!!!! I have been able to spot our house on Sievers Cove on KHOU.com. If you go to that website and click the raw video footage (32min video) and watch that. Right at 29 minutes it shows the whole neighborhood of SIevers Cove and EVERY home (from what I can tell by pausing and watching) IS STILL STANDING!!! The bulkhead that is stand alone at the end of the canal is even still there. So incredible and makes me SOOO HAPPY to know that at least the home is still standing. I am not sure what the damage is going to be with the under part or etc but at least we know that we are not going back to some sticks like A LOT of people down there. Best of Luck to everyone and hopefully we can start some success stories on here instead of just horror stories. God Bless all and best of luck!

Casey

By Billy Umsted @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 11:48 PM

I can now see my neighborhood on Redfish Lane just off Crystal Beach Road. It appears that only 3 houses are left standing on the 2nd row, all of them new and recently built. This footage is on the KHOU website, "Raw Video Bolivar Peninsula Devisitated" This area is at 12:02 minutes on the video.

By JJ Wood @ Monday, September 15, 2008 12:03 AM

Hi - trying to find out information about copacabana subdivision. Please provide any information you have.

Thank you so much!

By Lacy @ Monday, September 15, 2008 12:19 AM

Hi, I'm tryingto find out howGilchrist is. We have a house that is about 6 streets east of Roll Over Pass, gulf side, water front property. We doubt it made it, but still have hope. Please let me know if you know anything about the area. Thanks and God bless!

BySave The Day @ Monday, September 15, 2008 1:29 AM

BOLIVAR PHOTO PAGE - Numerous Pictures

http://jakeabby.com/cb/

Some photos even have comparison Google Earth images.

By Kahla @ Monday, September 15, 2008 4:14 AM

Does anyone know anything about the area of overtone ave in Bolivar? Several family members and friends have homes there and I am trying to find out anything on this area.

By Ben John @ Monday, September 15, 2008 7:41 AM

www.khou.com KHOU has some great raw footage of the Bolivar area. Long video, 30 minutes, covers a good area. "Bolivar Penn Raw footage".

By ANNETTE @ Monday, September 15, 2008 8:19 AM

HI. I AM IN ALABAMA AND MY UNCLE EDDIE "BAREFOOT" NELSON DECIDED TO STAY AND RIDE THE STORM OUT. DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW HIM OR HAVE YOU HEARD ANYTHING FROM HIM. WE LAST SPOKE WITH HIM ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON...AND OUR FAMILY IS VERY WORRIED AND WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT T_A1997@YAHOO.COM IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION. HIS HOUSE WAS LOCATED AT 1115 ROSENBOOM.....OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO EVERYONE.

By Beth Cassidy @ Monday, September 15, 2008 8:31 AM

My heart aches for my little slice of paradice: Crystal Beach. I grieve over the loss of what I knew and the memories of each place; I grieve over the people that I know are hurting there. Like all of us, our connection is so much more than material losses. I do hold on to scripture: "I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread." To the citizens of Crystal Beach and Bolivar, I pray for you; thank you for being who you are in mine & my family's life. Please let others know how we can be there for you.

By Jodie @ Monday, September 15, 2008 10:52 AM

Has any gotten the names of the 12 people at Fort Travis if so please post here

Bycarlos @ Monday, September 15, 2008 11:23 AM

LOOKING FOR YOUR HOME?

Good news is that NOAA has taken updated satellite images. If you have two computers, it will be a lot easier. First, go to this page:

http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/ike/IKE0000.HTM

click on the quadrant (the little square) that seems closest to your home). That window will open another with little squares of satellite images. Now, open Google Eart. If you don't have it on your computer, you can download it here:

http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html

It is very RAM intensive, so you'll need a newer computer to run Google Earth. Type in Crystal Beach, Texas. Your window will zoom to Crystal Beach. Now (and this is the hard part) - look for any type of landmark. I found a small lake (lagoon) and was able to recognize it by it's unique shape). Just compare your Google Earth image on one screen to the NOAA's satellite images. It will take some time but hopefully you will be able to see your community - and what is left of it.

Since the Judge in Galveston has ordered a mandatory evacuation, this is probably the ONLY way to know the fate of your home. If you have a photo editing program (ex. Photoshop), you can open the image and zoom in even further. If not, just click on the image in your browser and it should re-draw the image even larger in your browser. Best of luck.

By Connie Carll @ Monday, September 15, 2008 11:28 AM

after a carefully look at the jakeabby pictures, i think my house on whitecap and all of the first 4 or 5 rows of Holiday Beach are totally gone. I also have a small house on E. Canal on the bay side. it is ground level and belonged to my mother. I assume it is gone, but if anyone knows anything about E. Canal, I would appreciate your post. My family is heavy hearted today. Connie Carll

By Pat Cole, M.D. @ Monday, September 15, 2008 11:59 AM

Any information on Crystal Beach? My 74 year old Aunt lived alone with her dogs and cats on Sand Crab Lane in Crystal Beach. We last talked to her by telephone Thursday night begging her to leave but she would not leave her animals. She has medical issues including requiring oxygen 24 hours a day. She is a physician (pathologist) and her name is Patricia Weaver. If anyone knows of her whereabouts, PLEASE e-mail me. Dr. Charles Pat Cole - charles.cole2@va.gov or cprcole@hotmail.com

By CYNDI COLE @ Monday, September 15, 2008 12:47 PM

CRYSTAL BEACH -
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT KNOW WHEREABOUTS OF PATRICIA RUTH WEAVER, M.D. WHO LIVED ON SAND CRAB LANE.
NEED TO KNOW IF SHE IS O.K. - SHE LIVED ALONE AND WOULD NOT EVACUATE.

PLEASE E-MAIL CYNDI AT cprcole@hotmail.com OR MY HUSBAND DR. PAT COLE AT charles.cole2@va.gov

By James Adcock @ Monday, September 15, 2008 12:55 PM

Hello to you all. Bless those of you that own property on Bolivar and those looking for loved ones. My wife and I live in Cameron, TX but adopted Bolivar about 25 years ago. It's our favorite place 2nd only to our home here.

I've found pictures at KTRH radio web page. One of Gilcrest shows much distruction. Land marks are hard to spot but the picture looks east and not much is standing.

When and if any of you hear that we can get to Bolivar to start rebuilding please let me know. I will come and help in any way I can. I don't want to think about not having Bolivar in our lives.

May God Bless you all.

By Mariann Fox @ Monday, September 15, 2008 1:20 PM

I was reading how a Geotube was installed 5 miles on either side of Rollover Pass in Gilcrest along the shoreline and wondered if this $750,000 project helped sustain the coastline in any way.
I am also curious about the homes that were advertised as being "Hurrican Safe". ???
Any

By cwhit @ Monday, September 15, 2008 1:29 PM

I have family who have property at 1022 Pennington in Gilchrist. Can anyone tell me if it is still there?

Byashlee @ Monday, September 15, 2008 2:13 PM

http://www.jakeabby.com/cb/398.jpg

From everything I have read, Gilcrest is gone... it was hit the hardest.

We have lost a lot in our great community....

By Mark @ Monday, September 15, 2008 2:14 PM

Here is a the webist for satellite pictures. I found the part of the beach I was interested in and saved the picture. I used windows explorer and was able to zoom into the pictures. They are very detailed. I used Google maps and used the ponds on the north side of 87 to figure out where I was then used them to find the streets on this website. Took some time but I was able to locate several homes I was interested in. http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/ike/

By Shelley @ Monday, September 15, 2008 2:19 PM

Neta - Mr. Hughes is in his 90's and my dad evacuated him out before the storm. He is begging to get home, but news from other family members, who attempted to evacuate too late and were later air lifted out after the storm, indicated 4 feet of water in his house in Bolivar.

By KosmicKowboy @ Monday, September 15, 2008 3:41 PM

Whats the word on high Island ,how it did? i only found arial photos ,does not look good, any one know about it? thanks

By rob @ Monday, September 15, 2008 4:23 PM

Anyone have any pics of Caplen area?
please send: rvg75@aol.com

By PAT COLE @ Monday, September 15, 2008 5:52 PM

PLEASE!
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN FIND OUT IF MY AUNT IS ALIVE? I CANNOT GET ANY REAL ANSWERS OR HELPFUL INFO WHEREVER I TURN! HER NAME IS PAT WEAVER (PATRICIA RUTH WEAVER) AND SHE LIVED BY HERSELF IN A YELLOW STILTED HOUSE ON SANDCRAB LANE IN CRYSTAL BEACH!
SHE IS A RETIRED PATHOLOGIST WHO LIVED ALONE WITH HER ANIMALS AND REFUSED TO EVACUATE. SHE HAS MANY MEDICAL ISSUES AND I FEAR SHE MAY HAVE BEEN A CASUALTY OR WILL CERTAINLY BE ONE SOON IF RESOURCES ARE CUT OFF. I AM PRAYING THAT THIS DEAR WOMAN WHO MEANS THE WORLD TO ME SURVIVED THIS NIGHTMARE.

AGAIN - CRYSTAL BEACH - SAND CRAB LANE - YELLOW HOUSE - PAT WEAVER

IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING PLEASE, PLEASE CALL DR. OR MRS. CHARLES PAT COLE AT 432-213-6945; 432-517-4181 OR E-MAIL DR. COLE AT cprcole@hotmail.com OR charles.cole2@va.gov OR patcolemd@hotmail.com

By Eric Hilton @ Monday, September 15, 2008 7:03 PM

My parents also live in Kona Kai off of Bay Street. My parents are Leabeth and Paul Bernard. My dad (Paul) passed away during the evacuation. If anyone has any news on Konai Kai and the canal that our house is on would be greatly appreciate. You can email me at: eric.hilton@yahoo.com

Bycarlos @ Monday, September 15, 2008 7:05 PM

NEWS ABOUT SURVIVORS: I know many of you are concerned about loved ones who decided to say and weather the storm. I did find this news article just a few minutes ago. Hopefully the fact that there is no power or telephone service just means that your loved ones have no way of contacting you. My prayers are with you all!!!

News Story Below:

Survivors found on Bolivar Peninsula

1 hour ago

BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas (AP) — Rescuers say they've found 60 survivors on an isolated barrier island devastated by Hurricane Ike.

Rescuers have tried for nearly three days to get in to find out how Bolivar Peninsula residents fared during the massive storm. They finally got their first look at the beach resort community Monday.

Scott McKinney of the Sacramento Metro Fire Department said a search-and-rescue team found 60 residents. So far, they've found no dead.

The team plans to keep searching for the next few hours, but believes the search should be wrapped up on Tuesday. Many of the community's 30,000 residents evacuated as the storm closed in on the Texas coast.

Here is the link:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h2goGpNnQ0IG-DcRoxzPJGTFngmwD937E7HO0

By jack, @ Monday, September 15, 2008 7:41 PM

go to _______http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/storm/ike/geo

click on the little square. then click on the picture. then click again on the picture and it get big enough to see most of the house in the area.

By cwhit @ Monday, September 15, 2008 9:24 PM

thank you for info on Gilchrist. WOW, I looked up the NOAA website listed in this blog and it is absolultely unreal! There truly is nothing left. I am so sorry for all the people there.

By Kahla @ Monday, September 15, 2008 9:29 PM

Could we get a link dedicated to people checking in sectioned off 1. for Bolivar 1. for Crystal Beach 1 for high island so we can post about missing people and ones that we know are ok? but so that we can post by city and look for people ect? Not sure if this is doable but firgured it didnt hurt to ask.

By Nancy @ Monday, September 15, 2008 10:11 PM

I'm trying to find Judy Lee, she lives @ 816 Easyview in Emerald II. From the pics her house along with a few others on her block are still standing. Does nayone know anything about Emerald II subdivision?

By Jane Brandt @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:41 AM

I am trying to find out if my mothers home is still there. 980 bahama rd in the ramada beach subdivision. Jason Sampson lives there now. He is safe. It was a bright faded green house with a lower level. South and east of Swede's realtors office. Her house was pretty close to the hwy.
I pray that everyone is in a safe place by now. I pray for a fast return to crystal beach and boliver penn. take care. jane b Is the light house still there?

By Bill Pankey @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:25 AM

Jason Cook from Crystal Beach ... your friends are trying to find you!

We are leaving messages on his cell phone and texting him. No reply.
Does anyone know his whereabouts?
He lived a couple rows back from the beach.
If so please email me at lokione976@yahoo.com.
Bill Pankey

By Mary @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:05 PM

My heart goes out to all the wonderful people of Pt. Bolivar. I haven't lived there in years, but I still remember the Murphys, Hughes, Comeauxs, and many more who were warm, gracioius and giving to a new resident. I worked at the former Pt. Bolivar Material & Supply, and so I met many of the peninsula's inhabitants. Pt. Bolivar,your houses may be washed away, but your courageous and hardworking people will carry on. Some of the finest people I've ever met.

By Kati @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:16 PM

Rick, your mother is our next door neighbor and I wanted to let you know that my aunt did find via satellite photos that all houses appear to still be standing in the subdivision. You can reach me at 337-349-1892 or my mother, Joan at 281-216-9154 for more information. We hope your mother is doing well.

By Kirk @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:26 PM

My in-laws had a home in Gilchrist. Dub and Charlene Gibbens. They made it Louisiana before the storm. They are wondering about any people that stayed. Please email me to let them know you are ok.
It is a sad time in our family. So many memories washed away with that home.

By Marriann Bullard @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:01 PM

Does anyone have any news on O'Neal Street? We have a house on O'Neal. Also had a boat at Bolivar Yacht Basin. Would appreciate any news at all. We grieve with everyone that loved retreating to Bolivar.

By Donna Stevens @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:22 PM

Does anyone have a clue where our mail will be going or how we will get it. We called the Post Office in Anahuac and the main US Post office number and they dont have a clue or should I say they were clueless.

By A @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:42 PM

Does anyone have any close up pictures of Biscayne Beach?

By Sherri Jeakins @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 5:08 PM

If you need any pictures of the Bolivar area. Please go to http://jakeabby.com/cb. Jake has been gathering photos/videos and doing lots of overlays with before/after shots. He has been a life line to a lot of people from this area. My parents live on Boyt Rd near the Marina. I have seen lots of pics of this area and it did okay. Lower levels not so well but most houses are standing on Boyt Rd near the marina and Seivers Cove. Good Luck to all and my prayers are with you. Sherri (Bloomington, IL)

By Dislike Ike @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 5:27 PM

For those of you asking about the Hurricane proof homes (Audoban Village). All twelve appear to be standing. From the NOAA images one can see shingle damage but all twelve are standing. Amazing when you see that almost nothing survived from Rollover to the bend in the road to High Island.

By Kahla @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 5:58 PM

Found this maybe someone knows who it is and if the owner survied to tell them their tiger is alive

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-ike-tiger,0,2587417.story

By Pat Cole @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:19 PM

Has any agency posted a list of Bolivar/Crystal Beach casualties, missing or accounted for?
Does such a list exist anywhere?
I am STILL attempting to find my Aunt who lived alone in Crystal Beach on Sand Crab Lane.

If anyone knows or has heard of Pat Weaver (Patricia Ruth Weaver) age mid 70's. Lived in a yellow home with an outside elevator. She has medical conditions which would place her in grave danger by now if she was stranded.
Once again - PAT WEAVER - YELLOW 2 BEDROOM HOME ON SAND CRAB LANE - CRYSTAL BEACH.

If anyone has even the hint of knowing of her whereabouts, PLEASE call 432-213-6945 or E-mail charles.cole2@va.gov or cprcole@hotmail.com

I am praying for a miracle!

By Sheila Reynolds O'Neil @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:28 PM

I am looking for my uncle and cousins. Herman Shaver lived at 1203 E Canal, Crystal Beach. I was speaking to my cousin Susan Bush around dark on Friday night. She said the water was waist high under the house and they were going to try to get some one to rescue them. She said she'd call if and when they got some where, but we've heard nothing. On the NOAA web site their house is gone, nothing remains on the property. Our prayers are that someone rescued them. My Uncle had a stroke and does not speak well. He drove a golf cart. He's lived on Crystal Beach most of his adult life. My cousins are Susan Bush and Scot Shaver. Please email at soneil122@yahoo.com.
thank you and god bless.
Sheila

By henry g @ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:31 PM

Are there any photos of the area west of rollover pass, approx 1/4 mile from the pass? Is there anything left at all in that area?

By Holly @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1:54 AM

My sister and her coworkers at Exxon-Mobil are looking for a coworker named Gail Ettenger. She stayed in her home in Gilchrist for the hurricane and was last heard from during the storm. Friend was talking to her and water was up to cabin, but then hasn't been heard from since. She was alone with her dog. If anyone has any information, please email me and I will pass on info. Also, if anyone finds out about any listings or postings anywhere, I would appreciate that information as well. Thanks so much!

By Holly @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1:57 AM

My email address is: the1nurse@aol.com. Thanks!

By The Bates Family- Monkhouse Road @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:19 AM

THIS IS VERY VERY USEFUL! We were able to find our street and house...yes..it is still standing..although most likely with signifigant damage..it is just good to see it and know our fate and see it still there. HEre is a link that you can use to FIND YOUR HOME! IT IS A SATALITE VIEW FROM NOAA...HARD TO MANUVER AND USE...BUT IF YOU ARE PATIENT AND KNOW BOLIVAR AND CRYSTAL BEACH WELL...YOU CAN FIND YOUR HOME.
HTTP:\\ngs.woc.noaa.gov Go to Post Storm Imagery. Click on yellow boxes to find your general area. Be patient....it is all there!!!!
The Bates Family

By tk @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:44 AM

i have google earth and after pics from USGS...if you want an aftershot of your address i could email them to you.....pics are taken from flying down the coast so if you don't have a first few rows.....not sure how well it would be but i can help that way....i love crystal beach and stay there often....would be glad to help since i have a computer and all....sorry about ev1's losses.

By tk @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:55 AM

sorry....my email is txchick1971@comcast.net

By Joy Snow @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:49 PM

My brother MIKE COVINGTON lives in Crystal Beach.I don't know what part. I know he left there & went to Galveston, wondering if anyone has any info on his house. Is it destroyed?????

By cwhit @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:02 PM

Henry G.
We got on the NOAA weather website and it appears just about everything in and around rollover is gone. All the way to High Island. So sad.

By SadCoastGuy @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:24 PM

For those of you that are going through the agony of trying to locate missing loved ones, this was published on the Houston Chronicle website:

Galveston OEM sets up hotline to find missing

Galveston's office of emergency management has set up a hotline for those searching for missing friends and family friends who live in unincorporated areas of the county including Bolivar Peninsula, Bacliff/San Leon, Freddieville and Algoa.

The hotline number is 1-866-898-5723.

Those calling should have their contact information available and information about the person they are searching for, including: a description of the missing; address; last time they were in contact with them; and their plans the person had for the storm.

http://blogs.chron.com/hurricanes/2008/09/galveston_oem_sets_up_hotline.html

By emmed1 @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:23 PM

Please. If anyone has any information on Don Cherry who lived in Ramada please contact me.
Dr. Jorge Zeballos
832-275-5978

By mariann leicht fox @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:52 PM

I am one of the Leicht family members, we are relatives of the Broussard/Hebert family who have owned/rented vacation homes for our family reunions for many years. We are so sorry for this tragedy for we have had over 100 years of generations who have habitated this peninsula.. We feel for your loss and grieve for what this last hurricane has done to Crytstal Beach. We would hold our reunions there and hold Catholic masses underneath the pillars of our beach house. what is the condition of St. Theresa Catholic chusch , it looked like it is standing because it is on high ground. WE consider this sacred ground because of all the wonderful precious memories.
Blessings and Peace to all.

By Cheryl Ware @ Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:49 PM

After looking on the many photos on jakeabby.com, I found one that I could zoom in -- and found my street and the remains of my house. At least there's a finality in knowing.

My heart goes out to everyone for their losses.

By Neta @ Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:17 PM

I just saw on National news that "OUR MAIL" will be at WINNIE, TX.
What about the bank at Crystal Beach?

By Dwight @ Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:04 PM

I'm looking for my brother: Herman Thomas Moseley from Rollover Pass, Gilchrist. He is also known as Pee Wee Moseley. We haven't heard from him since Friday night. Any info would be appreciated. Please call 409-988-4970

By SeaAggie777 @ Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:47 PM

If anyone knows anything about Jennifer McLemore from 1015 Seagull Lane, Gilchrist, please contact her son Randy Jones at 409-392-5960. We are very worried about her.

By Sue Ayers for James Beasley @ Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:10 PM

Look for Jim Bates and wife, and Bill Reed..for my father James Beasley!

James was the local Schwan's guy for a few years and was concerned about the area... please email me - SueAggie93@hotmail.com, so I can let him know about friends!!!

Thanks!!!

By sissi henley @ Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:05 PM

My uncle lives on Winnie st. in Galveston, any news on how that street weathered the storm? I'm not real familar with the areas so I don't know how to look at it on the images....

By Dwight's friend @ Friday, September 19, 2008 10:22 AM

MISSING: Herman Thomas "Pee Wee" Moseley, W/M 48 , resident of Gilchrist , last contact Friday Sept 12.

It has been rumored that he was with Ronnie Lee or Ronny Lee before Ike made landfall.

Any and all info would be appreciated. His mother, Norma Rubin, and brothers Dwight & James Moseley are worried about him.

If you have info please contact Dwight at 409-988-4970 or
James Moseley at 409-548-2046 or 417-483-4455.

Thanks and God Bless!

By Tina @ Friday, September 19, 2008 1:01 PM

TO: Shelley @ Sunday, September 14, 2008 1:04 PM.

I know your grandfather well. His daughter Karen and I were best friends in school and he gave me one of my first job's in his store. Please let him know that I think of him often and miss him. Please ask him to keep me in mind if the community needs help. I have been gone awhile but I have never forgotten my home town.

By gaylon vanhoose @ Friday, September 19, 2008 9:49 PM

Is there any speculation about returning power to crystal beach tx ? The center point list of zip codes does not even mention 77650. Is that bad news??

By Vince @ Saturday, September 20, 2008 6:35 AM

I live in Tyler, but Crystal Beach has been my tropical paradise for years. I own a 1/2-acre plot off Diamond Drive about 1/4-mi N of Jose's Cantina. I had a 30' Airstream trailer parked on it which was my PRIDE AND JOY. The NOAA shots show it across the street now, probably full of water and its contents ruined. But this was my playhouse--Ed and Wanda Reed lived across the street from my lot, and their mobile home is lying on its side in the road. Does anyone know if these people are OK?

By Julie @ Saturday, September 20, 2008 1:09 PM

LET ME FIND YOUR BEACH HOMES!!!!

Im sorry to all who lost their home like I did. I would be happy to help anyone I can to locate their beach homes on Bolivar Penisula. I have the capablities to do so on google earth. SO if ANYONE needs to know if their beach homes are still standing or not please email me the address and I find it in 1 min and email you a before and after photo of your homes to verify its status. Also to prove its yours I can have the road name right there on the damage photos..very accurate! Let me know how I can help!!
WLANECATTLECO@AOL.COM

By mary @ Saturday, September 20, 2008 2:20 PM

i am still trying to see if anyone has areial pics of 1220 27th street or 1212 26th street port bolivar, texas my mother has a home there also my brother has his home there also thank god they r safe

By Jack Buckley @ Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:14 AM

Very concerned about Sharon Jackson who was known to be in the Crystal Beach area from time to time. May be with an old man going by the name "Panama". Concerned about her welfare. Any information is appreciated.

By Carol & Steve Cohen @ Sunday, September 21, 2008 4:38 PM

I have been going to Gilchrist / Rollover Pass since 1977, also lived there once. I finally talked my husband into going there to see how wonderful the people & the place is, we live in Gulfport Ms. Galveston Co. needs to do something to bring some of this back, The people that have lived there as long as I can remember & especially The Pass. Please, Please, do not let a place that you can hardly exists like this anymore, die.

By Sarah @ Monday, September 22, 2008 5:46 PM

I am looking for Deborah (Debbie) Greenwood. She is a friend of mine. She did not have a cell phone number (that I know of), her land line is obviously not functioning at this time, and the only mailing address I have for her is a PO Box. She lived with her husband John in Port Bolivar. If you know where she might be, please email me. I would just like to know if she is okay.

My prayers go out to everyone on Bolivar Peninsula who have been though such a terrible ordeal and lost so much.

By Sarah @ Monday, September 22, 2008 5:51 PM

Sorry, I neglected to include my email address in my posting ... my email is que_sarah_sarah@hotmail.com

Thanks for any information you might have regarding Deborah Greenwood.

By Gene Tillery @ Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:29 AM

We have/Had a cabin in Emerald Beach 1 at
870 Womack? Saw a few aerial pics, but can't tell for sure if it is still there, any help? Info?

By Sharon @ Friday, September 26, 2008 11:19 PM

Does anyone know if the Outrigger restuarant made it?

Bolivar Peninsula Area is Heavily Flooded We have these pictures of the area taken 13 September 2008

Ike bloomed to a Category 2 storm and is likely to grow even stronger before its predicted strike on the Texas coast early Saturday.

Bolivar Peninsula Area is Heavily Flooded

We have these pictures of the area taken 13 September 2008