Update No. 12 

ROLLOVER PASS

Rollover Pass Bridge will be closed from Wednesday 6 pm to Thursday 6 am. For those who do not want to stay on the Peninsula should make plans to be on the High Island side of Rollover Pass Bridge prior to 6 pm.

The bridge closing is necessary to facilitate the installation of the new waterline on the north side of the bridge.  

 TxDOT

Boats have been removed off the Causeway and from IH 45, FM 646, FM 517(San Leon) area and FM 3005

Debris crews everywhere with concentration on 3005 and service road IH 45 and throughout the County roadways.

 CURFEW

Beginning Monday, November 10, 2008, Galveston County will remove the vacate order.  The new curfew will still be in effect from 10 pm to 6 am.

FEMA

FEMA has granted Galveston County PPDR (Private Property Debris Removal) program.  This program allows the County to enter onto private property to remove certain types of debris and still qualify for FEMA reimbursement.  It pertains to private residences only.

NOTE:  Demolition of Private structures and removal by County is not allowed at this time, but will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Commercial Properties are not included under the PPDR - must remove debris and place in Right of Way.

SEARCH AND RECOVERY

Search and recovery will continue ongoing efforts to search all debris piles on Bolivar Peninsula and Goat Island.

ROADS

County roads that need to be temporarily repaired are being assessed as soon as possible.   Currently all of Galveston County’s Road and Bridge crew and equipment are dedicated to restoring the roads on Bolivar Peninsula.  Below is a list of roads that have been reported.

E-mail streets that need repair or attention to Bea Bentley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

DEBRIS REMOVAL

Any inquiries related to fact specific debris on property should be sent via e-mail to Bea Bentley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

The debris removal contract has been awarded to Crowder Gulf.  Removal of debris has been going on since Friday October 31, and progress is coming along.  Crowder Gulf has 80 trucks removing right of way debris and sand.