City pulls together to help Gustav evacuees

The City of San Antonio once again provided emergency shelter to hundreds as Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast causing residents of Louisiana and the East Texas coast to seek refuge from the storm. The Alamo Regional Command Center, a collaborative effort staffed by the City, County, regional, State, and federal emergency management personnel operated out of the City/County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

More than 1200 evacuees and 150 animals sought shelter in the Alamo city with the majority of them coming from the Beaumont and Port Arthur areas. Responders worked around the clock to ensure that all evacuees needs were met. They provided shelter, meals, medical care, blankets, toiletries and most importantly a safe place to wait out the storm.

For more information on how to prepare for an emergency situation, visit the City's website at www.sanantonio.gov.
 

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