Any TBH's live in an around Davy Crockett that can fill us in on how bad it is out there?
National Forests closing as Hurricane Ike approaches
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As Hurricane Ike approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, Forest Supervisor Fred Salinas is closing the four national forests in Texas, including all campgrounds.
“With potentially high winds, possible tornados and heavy rainfall, the forest is not a safe place to be,” Salinas said. “The Angelina, Sabine, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forests will remain closed until the storm has passed and our personnel have determined the roads and recreation areas are safe for public use.”
Salinas emphasized that national forest lands and campgrounds in Texas cannot serve as evacuation sites for hurricane evacuees. “We’ve witnessed the destructive nature of hurricanes in recent years, and I believe it is far better to err on the side of caution than to place even one person in jeopardy,” he said.
The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas cover 675,807 acres of public land in east and northeast Texas.
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National Forests closing as Hurricane Ike approaches
News & Events
As Hurricane Ike approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, Forest Supervisor Fred Salinas is closing the four national forests in Texas, including all campgrounds.
“With potentially high winds, possible tornados and heavy rainfall, the forest is not a safe place to be,” Salinas said. “The Angelina, Sabine, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forests will remain closed until the storm has passed and our personnel have determined the roads and recreation areas are safe for public use.”
Salinas emphasized that national forest lands and campgrounds in Texas cannot serve as evacuation sites for hurricane evacuees. “We’ve witnessed the destructive nature of hurricanes in recent years, and I believe it is far better to err on the side of caution than to place even one person in jeopardy,” he said.
The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas cover 675,807 acres of public land in east and northeast Texas.
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