RE-ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED BEGINNING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH @ 6 A.M.
Residents must show ID with Galveston address,or business owners need proof of owning a business on the Island. These credentials will be checked at all checkpoints upon re-entry. Also, all Islanders returning will receive information on current conditions in Galveston.
Residents and business owners need to be advised that limited utilities have been re-established behind the Seawall, therefore, after an assesment of property, it is up to the resident or business owner to decide whether or not to stay or leave the Island. Keep in mind the strict curfew will be enforced from 6pm to 6am. Violators are subject to a $2,000 fine.
Residents and business owners not behind the Seawall should expect no utilities, therefore, a look and leave policy will be in effect.
There are NO medical services on the Island. Also limited grocery stores, auto repairs shops, pharmacies, gas stations, and access to bottled water.
A boil water order is in effect.
There is a mandated water conservation policy in effect until further notice.
There continues to be limited cell phone coverage.
All intersections need to be treated as 4 way stops. Please watch for all drivers, bike riders, and pedestrians. Also please watch for debris.
Here is a list, not all inclusive, of materials residents and business owners may need upon re-entry (we also posted a list earlier on our site):
bottled water
flashlights
batteries
first aid kits
hand tools
hand sanitizer
bug repellent
gloves - rubber and work
boots
sunscreen
non-perishable food items
respirators
garbage bags
All beaches and waters will continue to be closed until further notice. Also, keep in mind there continues to be an extreme health risk on the island.
Please be very careful upon returning to the Island. Good luck to everyone and hope to see you soon as we rebuild our Island.
RE-ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED BEGINNING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH @ 6 A.M.
Residents must show ID with Galveston address,or business owners need proof of owning a business on the Island. These credentials will be checked at all checkpoints upon re-entry. Also, all Islanders returning will receive information on current conditions in Galveston.
Residents and business owners need to be advised that limited utilities have been re-established behind the Seawall, therefore, after an assesment of property, it is up to the resident or business owner to decide whether or not to stay or leave the Island. Keep in mind the strict curfew will be enforced from 6pm to 6am. Violators are subject to a $2,000 fine.
Residents and business owners not behind the Seawall should expect no utilities, therefore, a look and leave policy will be in effect.
There are NO medical services on the Island. Also limited grocery stores, auto repairs shops, pharmacies, gas stations, and access to bottled water.
A boil water order is in effect.
There is a mandated water conservation policy in effect until further notice.
There continues to be limited cell phone coverage.
All intersections need to be treated as 4 way stops. Please watch for all drivers, bike riders, and pedestrians. Also please watch for debris.
Here is a list, not all inclusive, of materials residents and business owners may need upon re-entry (we also posted a list earlier on our site):
bottled water
flashlights
batteries
first aid kits
hand tools
hand sanitizer
bug repellent
gloves - rubber and work
boots
sunscreen
non-perishable food items
respirators
garbage bags
All beaches and waters will continue to be closed until further notice. Also, keep in mind there continues to be an extreme health risk on the island.
Please be very careful upon returning to the Island. Good luck to everyone and hope to see you soon as we rebuild our Island.
