|
Updated: 11:20 AM Sep 2, 2008
RV Parks ready for evacuees
WHITEWRIGHT, TX -- Managers at local RV parks say they have been preparing their properties for a few days making room for hurricane evacuees. It's a lesson managers say they learned after dozens of evacuees came through Texoma three years ago during hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Posted: 11:07 PM Sep 1, 2008Reporter: Rashi Vats Email Address: rashi.vats@kxii.com |
|
WHITEWRIGHT, Tex. -- Managers at local RV parks say they have been preparing their properties for a few days making room for hurricane evacuees. It's a lesson managers say they learned after dozens of evacuees came through Texoma three years ago during hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
"If it gets as bad as they say we could have quiet a few coming in so we're ready for them,” said Jerry VanHammond, the director of Oasis RV Park in Whitewright.
He says he's got up to 15 sites available to Gustav evacuees. With thousands of people from Mississippi to South Texas leaving their homes to avoid the storm, VanHammond is getting ready for whatever may lie ahead.
In Sherman, the Lazy L Park will also open up to evacuees. Manager Vickie Ray says three years ago, when Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, the park was full to capacity with people escaping that storm.
"Well this time we got ready for it because we figured we've had to have some spots so we have about 20 spots open plus the grassy areas, and we had clubs coming in and we had to talk to them and tell them we may not be able to have them this week because we were trying to save this for the people that were coming through," said Ray.
So far, only one evacuee has arrived at Lazy L, but others may still be on the road. The park managers say they hope Texoma avoids any possible flooding that could come with what's left of Gustav.
"I hope it stays as nice here as it does there and they don’t have to come," said VanHammond.
But if they do, local RV parks will be ready.
Texas Campgrounds:
| AP Video on KXII |
|
|
| In The Community | |
|
Tickets on sale for Denison playoff game
Last Updated: 4:41 PM 11/17/09 - Tickets to the Denison Yellow Jacket Area State Playoff game against Dallas Conrad go on sale Tuesday morning at the Denison ISD Administration Building, the Denison High School Athletic Office, and Parks Drugs at 1926 W. Morton Street. (Full Story) |
|
|
Turkey Give-a-way
Last Updated: 7:47 AM 11/17/09 - Always Better Care is sponsoring their second annual Turkey Give-a-way. They want to provide an extra special gift for needy families this year. (Full Story) |
|
|
Legends of Bluegrass Concert
Last Updated: 7:21 AM 11/13/09 - It is time for the Legends of Bluegrass Concert at the Choctaw Event Center. Its coming up Saturday November 14th. The Doors open at 6:00pm. (Full Story) |
|
|
Fannin County Walk and Roll
Last Updated: 7:18 AM 11/12/09 - If you want to get some good exercise and support a good cause at the same time, Northeast Medical home Home Health is calling on you. (Full Story) |
|
Veterans honored across Texoma
Last Updated: 7:20 PM 11/11/09 - The outpouring on Wednesday at Veterans Day ceremonies across Texoma was both moving and powerful. Across the area local veterans received many thanks and words of gratitude for their service. (Full Story) |
|
| More Headlines | |
| Most Discussed Stories |
| Protesters surround Kingston gentleman’s club opening 158 Comments |
| Woman, 60, bags giant buck in Grayson Co. 91 Comments |
| Woman accused of drugging, raping teen boys in Carter Co. 75 Comments |
| Woman arrested for public intoxication in Durant 72 Comments |
| Lone Grove teacher arrested accused of lewd acts with a child 60 Comments |
| Defendant found not guilty in Ardmore animal cruelty trial 54 Comments |




