Tropical Storm Alex Advisory--Phase 1 Declared for Houston Tower Employees 6-29-10

To:                   All Houston employees

Tropical Storm Alex Advisory--Phase 1 Declared for Houston Tower Employees

The Houston Tower has now entered Phase 1 of the Hurricane Response Plan, which means that a storm is within 5-6 days of outer band landfall with a predicted Gulf Coast strike probability from New Orleans to Brownsville. 

Tropical Storm Alex is moving slowly toward the north-northwest and is expected approach the southern Texas coast late Wednesday. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coast of Texas from Baffin Bay to Port O’Connor. 

As a precautionary measure, employees are advised to review their hurricane plans and make any initial preparations.  A resource guide checklist is provided via the following link:

http://roadmap.fdy.mapllc.com/cert/Response%20Plans/MOC_Response_Plans/Hurricane_Preparedness_Guide.pdf   

During this time, employees should also log in to http://www.MarathonCares.com to confirm their personal data is correct.

The Houston Corporate Emergency Response Team is continuing to monitor the situation and will be providing continual updates as appropriate via www.MarathonCares.com and the Houston Tower Emergency Information line, which is accessible by calling (713) 296-4498 or (800) 592-0296.

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