Local leaders are taking steps to get out in front of Hurricane Laura. West University Mayor Bob Higley and Bellaire Mayor Andrew Friedberg have signed disaster declarations Wednesday (Aug. 26) as Laura moves toward the Louisiana coast as a potentially catastrophic Category 4 storm with comparatively mild tropical storm effects here. A hurricane warning is in effect from … [Read more...] about Just in case: West U, Bellaire activate hurricane disaster declarations, emergency ops
Hurricane Laura
Getting ready for Laura: Bellaire, West U make emergency preparations for hurricane’s impact
With Hurricane Laura strengthening Tuesday (Aug. 25) as it approaches the east Texas Gulf Coast, Bellaire and West University officials are making preparations and calling on residents to do their part to mitigate the effects of expected high winds and heavy rains. While mandatory and voluntary evacuations have been ordered along the coast — complicated by the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Getting ready for Laura: Bellaire, West U make emergency preparations for hurricane’s impact