GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas \u2013 The Bolivar Peninsula may be quiet tonight, but Galveston County emergency managers are already preparing for what is expected to arrive Tuesday as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Texas coast.<\/p>\n
The Bolivar Peninsula is under a tropical storm warning. Officials say they are not expecting major damage but are urging residents to use this as an opportunity to review their emergency plans.<\/p>\n
KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel was on the Bolivar Peninsula, where residents were taking advantage of the calm before the storm, fishing in the Gulf and taking golf cart rides on the beach, before planning to stay indoors as conditions change.<\/p>\n
Resident Kerry Jones said she and her neighbor Kristin Lovett are not overly concerned.<\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, nothing. Absolutely nothing. We\u2019ve been through this a few times. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s going to be that bad,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n
Jones said she plans to stay home, keep a positive attitude and trust that the community will be okay \u2014 noting that Entergy crews are already in the area taking preventative measures.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust kind of hang out, pray about it, wish the community well. Entergy\u2019s already down here doing preventative stuff. So if we do lose power, they\u2019ve already assured us publicly that they\u2019re gonna back it up quickly. So we\u2019re just gonna chill out and trust that this is all gonna be okay,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Her advice for neighbors was short and simple: \u201cStay inside, be responsible, and wish everybody well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inside the National Weather Service headquarters in Galveston County, officials were relaying real-time information to emergency management teams, first responders and surrounding agencies.<\/p>\n
Galveston County Emergency Management Coordinator Jesse Ryholt says the primary goal right now is communication and coordination.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to make sure we understand any resource needs, any shortages, and just stay in tune with that sort of information,\u201d Ryholt said.<\/p>\n
Ryholt\u2019s advice to residents is straightforward, have your emergency kit and plan ready before the storm arrives.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether it\u2019s making sure you have all your important documentation in hard copies or digitized photos, making sure you bring anything indoors that could be flying around for safety, staying in touch with family members,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ryholt said major impacts are not expected for most of Galveston County, but some areas could see significant rainfall.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt looks like if there is any storm surge, it\u2019ll be minimal, you know, probably less than two feet. We might see some winds, you might see winds along the coastal areas, nothing that will really have an impact across the greater of the county,\u201d said Ryholt.<\/p>\n
Emergency managers are also encouraging residents to monitor TxDOT updates for ferry conditions as the storm approaches.<\/p>\n
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