JUNE 2013

NEWSLETTER

Hurricane Season is June 1st to November 30th. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year. Hurricane forecasters are predicting an above-average season with 16 to 18 tropical storms, including nine hurricanes, five of which could be a category 3 or higher. Now is a good time to get ready and have a plan.

Dear Resident: The Galveston Housing Authority is concerned about your safety in the event of a hurricane affecting our area. If such an emergency occurs and you need transportation to a secure shelter off the island, please complete the “Emergency Evacuation Form”. It is important that you indicate the total number in your household that will require transportation. Failure to do so may result in the lack of available transportation at the time of the evacuation. Effective May 18, 2010, The State of Texas issued a declaration that mandates that all citizens must leave the affected area in the event that a Mandatory Evacuation is called. The declaration is as stated below: Section 81(‘R)HB 1831, Senate Committee Report – Bill Analysis: Sec.418.185. MANDATORY EVACUATION. (a) Provides that this section does not apply to a person who is authorized to be in an evacuated area, including a person who returns to the area under a phased reentry plan or reentry credentialing process under Section 418.050. (b) Authorizes a county judge or mayor of a municipality who orders the evacuation of an area stricken or

threatened by a disaster by order to compel persons who remain in the evacuated area to leave and authorize the use of reasonable force to remove persons from the area.

(c) Authorizes the governor and a county judge or mayor of a municipality who orders the evacuation of an

area stricken or threatened by a disaster by a concurrent order to compel persons who remain in the evacu-ated area to leave.

(d) Provides that a person is civilly liable to a governmental entity, or a nonprofit agency cooperating with a

governmental entity, that conducts a rescue on a person’s behalf for the cost of the rescue effort if the per-son knowingly ignored a MANDATORY EVACUATION order under this section and engaged in an ac-tivity or course of action that a reasonable person would not have engaged in, or failed to take a course of action a reasonable person would have taken; the person’s actions under this subsection placed the person or another person in danger; and a governmental rescue effort was undertaken on the person’s behalf.

(e) Provides that an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision who issues or is working to carry out a MANDATORY EVACUATION order under this section is immune from civil liability for any act or omission within the course and scope of the person’s authority under the order. GHA residents will evacuate with the City of Galveston to shelters in Austin accompanied by GHA staff. In order to provide adequate transportation, it is imperative that we receive this information as soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (409) 370-3073. Thank you for your assistance, Odelia Williams Resident Services Director

NAME:___________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________ DOB__________ LAST 4DIGITS OF SSN _________PHONE______________ Other Members of Household: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If an emergency evacuation of the Island is ordered, do you have transportation? (personal vehicle, car, friend, family member) YES_____ NO_____

Do you wish to register with GHA for evacuation? YES_____ NO_____

Does anyone in your household need special assistance? YES_____ NO_____

What type of assistance is needed?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does anyone use assisted devices? Please list:_____________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Who should be called if you have a personal emergency? Name:__________________________ Relationship:_______________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________________________________ Please list other information you want someone to have in case of an emergency: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: All information provided will be protected under appropriate rules and regula-

tions as provided by the Privacy Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.

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Resident Signature Date

Galveston Housing Authority

Public Housing

Emergency Evacuation Form 2013

Estimado Residente: La Autoridad de la Vivienda de Galveston (GHA) se preocupa por su seguridad en caso de que un huracán afecte nuestra área. En caso de que ocurra una emergencia de este tipo y usted necesite que le proporcionemos servicio de transporte hacia un refugio seguro fuera de la isla, sírvase completar el "Formulario de Evacuación de Emergencia" en el reverso de esta carta. Es importante que indique la cantidad total de personas de su hogar que necesitarán servicio de transporte. No hacerlo podría resultar en la falta de transporte disponible para todos ellos al momento de la evacuación. A partir del 18 de mayo de 2010, el Estado de Texas emitió una declaración que ordena que todos los ciudada-nos deberán abandonar el área afectada en caso de que se ordene una Evacuación Obligatoria. La declara-ción establece lo siguiente: Artículo 81(‘R)HB 1831, Informe del Comité del Senado - Análisis del Proyecto de Ley: Sec.418.185. EVACUACIÓN OBLIGATORIA. (a) Indica que este artículo no aplica a la persona que esté au-torizada a permanecer en un área evacuada, incluida la persona que regresa al área bajo un plan de reingreso en fases o bajo un proceso de acreditación de reingreso conforme al Artículo 418.050. (b) Autoriza al juez del Condado o alcalde de la Municipalidad que ordena la evacuación de un área afectada o bajo amenaza de desastre emitir la orden de obligar a las personas que permanecen en el área evacuada a aban-donar el área y autorizar el uso de fuerza razonable para sacar a las personas del área. (b) Autoriza al gobernador y al juez del Condado o alcalde de la Municipalidad que ordena la evacuación de un área afectada o bajo amenaza de desastre emitir la orden concurrente de obligar a las personas que permanecen en el área evacuada a abandonar el área. (d) Establece que una persona que efectúa un rescate en favor de otra persona es civilmente responsable ante una entidad gubernamental, o una institución sin fines de lucro que coopera con una entidad gubernamental, por el costo del esfuerzo de rescate si la persona a sabiendas hizo caso omiso a la orden de EVACUACIÓN OBLIGATORIA bajo este artículo y participó en una actividad o curso de acción que cualquier persona razo-nable no hubiera participado, o por el contrario no tomó el curso de acción que una persona razonable hubiera tomado; las acciones de la persona bajo este artículo pusieron a la persona o a otra persona en peligro; y se tuvo que asumir un esfuerzo de rescate gubernamental en favor de la persona. (e) Establece que un funcionario o empleado del Estado o subdivisión política que emite o que está trabajando para emitir una orden de EVACUACIÓN OBLIGATORIA conforme a este artículo, queda exento de responsa-bilidad civil por cualquier acto u omisión dentro del curso y alcance de la autoridad de la persona bajo la orden. A fin de proporcionar un adecuado servicio de transporte, es imprescindible que recibamos esta información no más tarde del 1 de mayo de 2013. En caso de tener cualquier consulta, sírvase contactarse conmigo al teléfono (409) 370-3073. Gracias por su cooperación, Odelia Williams Coordinadora de Servicios a Residentes

Nombre:_____________________________________________________________ Domicilio:____________________________________________________________ Fecha de nacimiento___________ Últimos 4 dígitos del N° de Seguro Social________ TELÉFONO_____________

Otros miembros de su hogar: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Si se ordena una evacuación de emergencia de la Isla, ¿tiene transporte? (vehículo personal, auto, amigo, miembro de la familia) SÍ_____ NO_____

¿Desea registrarse con la GHA para el caso de evacuación? SÍ_____ NO_____

¿Algún miembro de su hogar necesita asistencia especial? SÍ_____ NO_____

¿Qué tipo de asistencia necesita?_______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

¿Alguno utiliza dispositivos de asistencia? Enumérelos:____________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

¿A quién debemos llamar en caso de que usted tenga una emergencia personal? Nombre:_____________________________ Relación:______________________________ Domicilio:___________________________ Teléfono:______________________________ Indique cualquier otra información que desee que alguien reciba en caso de emergencia: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTA: Toda la información proporcionada estará protegida bajo las normas y regulaciones apropia-

das conforme a la Ley de Privacidad, y la Ley de Libertad de Información.

________________________________________ ______________________________ Firma del Residente Fecha

Autoridad de la Vivienda de Galveston (GHA)

Vivienda Pública

Formulario de evacuación de emergencia año 2013

GULF BREEZE

2 Pauline Alonzo 23 Rosa E Sendejas 2 Rose Mary Carrasco 24 Elbe Bassett 3 Stephanie A Motte 25 Gerda Murdock 5 Bernice Narcisse 25 Harry Trahan 5 Patricia Laforge 25 Leanne Asuncion 6 Richard C Lapham 25 Nancy Lee Woods 7 Roger Anonsen 26 Joann Davis 9 Barbie Pittman 26 Larry Williams 12 Gwendolyn Roberts 27 Teresa Banuelos 16 Francisca Gomez 29 Christine Hernandez 16 Gertrude Hall 30 Charles Wallace 17 Cynthia Nowlin

18 Krystal D Wilson

HOLLAND HOUSE

7 Julius Blakeny 19 Georgia Minarcik 7 Rhonda Hollenberg 22 Manuelita Maldonado 8 Minnie Cook 22 Yolanda M Alvarado 10 Basil Gomes 23 Sheila Gasaway 14 Quinciano Aclan 27 Dorothy Rogers

THE OAKS & THE OAKS IV

6 Leticia Betancourt 14 Sandra Young 8 William McGill 25 Maria Aguilar 9 Lorenzo Shaw 26 Lashondra Smith 12 Cheryl A Banks

Brain Teasers Try to say the color of the words, instead of actually reading them. You will find it surprisingly difficult. The right half of your brain is trying to say the colors, the left half is trying to say the word itself.

ACROSS 1. Muscle contraction 6. Contributes 10. Gangster's gal 14. First Greek letter 15. Rhythm 16. Diva's solo 17. A worker of stone 18. Dogfish 19. Not stiff 20. Spectator 22. Nile bird 23. Helps 24. Set aflame 26. Publicize 30. 2,000 pounds 31. Droop 32. Pearly-shelled mussel 33. Again 35. Cat sounds 39. Lean back 41. Continuing forever 43. Glacial ridge 44. Sketch 46. Beige 47. 18-wheeler 49. Historic period 50. Lease 51. Convulse 54. Fluff 56. Warmth 57. A preacher 63. Hindu princess 64. Carry 65. Cowboy sport 66. Therefore 67. Fastens 68. Ancestors 69. Biblical garden 70. Probabilities 71. Collection of maps

DOWN

1. Identical 2. Participate in games 3. Church alcove 4. Display 5. Craze 6. Forfeited 7. Estate 8. Speaker's platform 9. Stoppage 10. Slacker 11. Small African ante-lope 12. Circumscribe

13. Expire 21. Any Greek god 25. Contest 26. Unadulterated 27. 1 1 1 1 28. Ill 29. Permissiveness 34. Fatigue 36. A single time 37. Alert 38. A promiscuous woman 40. Colored part of an eye

42. Exaggerated nasal-ity in speech 45. Connected by kin-ship 48. A poor city district 51. Half of six 52. Listened to 53. Cooktop 55. Latin name for our planet 58. Cancel 59. Plunder 60. False god 61. Bristle 62. Throw

Light and Easy Recipes

INGREDIENTS Dressing: Salad: 1/4 Cup seasoned rice vinegar 5 cups cubed red potatoes (2 lbs) 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped cucumber 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup sliced grape or cherry tomatoes 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained Preparation: To prepare dressing, combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. To prepare salad, place potato and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above potato; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender; drain Add potato to dressing in bowl, tossing gently to coat; let stand 15 mins. Stir in cucum-ber and remaining ingredients; toss well. Cover and chill

LIGHT AND

FRESH POTATO SALAD

YUMMY PINK PUNCH

INGREDIENTS: 4 liters cranberry ginger ale 1 gallon raspberry sherbet Directions: In a large punch bowl, pour 2 liters chilled cranberry ginger ale. Next scoop raspberry sherbet into bowl. Then pour the other 2 liters of chilled cranberry ginger ale over sherbet. Serve

Hello, There’s going to be a Function at the Junction and it’s called the Senior Prom. I Heard It Through The Grapevine that the music will have you on Cloud Nine and you may sometimes leave with a Love Hangover. I’ve been to a few so I can Second That Emotion! You may look around and see Smiling Faces Sometimes and wonder Where Did Our Love Go then ask yourself What’s Going On which may leave you feeling like a Ball of Con-fusion. But on this night you can leave those thoughts at home be-cause you are Going To A Go-Go to Let It Whip All Night Long. Ooo Baby Baby Don’t Keep Me Hanging On and have me crying Tears Of A Clown. I Ain’t Too Proud To Beg you to Come And Get These Memories. So, Stop In The Name Of Love because there is Nowhere To Run except to the Brick House at 4700 Broadway on Friday June 14th at 5 pm. It Takes Two so sign up in the management office for your tickets. You are allowed 1 guest. Tickets can be picked up on Wednesday June 12. Don’t miss it because Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing or is it Just My Imagination?

Tenant Tuesday Public Housing Residents

First Tuesday of Every Month

10:00 a.m.

Gulf Breeze

Community Room

1211 Moody Ave (21st St)

Galveston, TX

2:00 p.m.

Holland House

Community Room

2810 61st St

Galveston, TX

Topics of Discussion:

Air Conditioner Units

Community and Computer Rooms

Oaks I Residents should attend the Holland House meeting. Oaks IV Residents should attend the Gulf Breeze meeting.

Galveston Housing Authority

Contact Information

4700 Broadway Galveston, TX 77551

Executive Office (409) 765-1905

Mona Purgason Interim Executive Director Elizabeth Thornton Executive Assistant Clover Nuetzmann Executive Assistant Central Maintenance/After Hours (409) 770-0101

John Williams Director Gulf Breeze Office (409) 763-5522

Holland House Office (409) 744-1144

Resident Services

Odelia Williams Director (409) 370-3073

Charles Fields (409) 741-8728 GHA Email info@GHATX.org

GHA Website www.ghatx.org

GHA Tip Line (409) 765-1917

Police Non-Emergency Number (409) 765-3702

GULF BREEZE

EVERY FRIDAY 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

REFRESHMENTS SERVED TO ALL BINGO PLAYERS __________________________________________

HOLLAND HOUSE

TUESDAYS 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

SATURDAYS 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

ALL GAMES PLAYED IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

TUESDAY JUNE 4 Gulf Breeze Resident Council Elections 3:00 pm-6 pm WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 Texas A&M Living for Texans Program Holland House 1:00 pm-2:00 pm FRIDAY JUNE 7 Monthly Trip-Baybrook Mall 9:00 am MONDAY JUNE 10 Holland House Resident Council Meeting-3:00 pm TUESDAY JUNE 11 Holland House Bingo-5:00 pm-7:00 pm Visitors-Heart to Heart Hospice THURSDAY JUNE 13 Diabetes Education Class-6 Week Course Holland House-11:00 am-12:00 pm Gulf Breeze-2:00 pm-3:00 pm FRIDAY JUNE 14 Senior Prom-Motown Revisited 5:00 pm-7:00 pm WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 Juneteenth Parade THURSDAY JUNE 27 Texas Star Plus-Medicaid Enrollment Holland House-11:00 am-12:00 pm Gulf Breeze-2:00 pm-3:00 pm

JUNE 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 Dollar Tree 9 am-11 am McGuire-Dent 1 pm-3 pm

4 Walmart-HH 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-HH 1 pm-3 pm

5 Walmart-GB 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-GB 1 pm-3 pm

6 7 Monthly Trip Baybrook Mall 9 am

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9 10 Dollar Tree 9 am-11 am McGuire-Dent 1 pm-3 pm

11 Walmart-HH 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-HH 1 pm-3 pm

12 Walmart-GB 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-GB 1 pm-3 pm

13 14 Senior Prom 5 pm-7 pm

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16 17 Dollar Tree 9 am-11 am McGuire-Dent 1 pm-3 pm

18 Walmart-HH 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-HH 1 pm-3 pm

19 Walmart-GB 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-GB 1 pm-3 pm

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24 Dollar Tree 9 am-11 am McGuire-Dent 1 pm-3 pm

25 Walmart-HH 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-HH 1 pm-3 pm

26 Walmart-GB 9 am-11 am Kroger’s-GB 1 pm-3 pm

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