Authorities of Brazoria County, Texas, ordered mandatory and voluntary evacuations due to Hurricane Ike's approach, on September 10, 2008. President Bush declared a state of emergency in Texas, releasing federal aid that would facilitate the evacuation.News.com.au: Evacuations ordered as Ike moves in (September 10, 2008)

Ike made landfall in the early morning of September 13, 2008 just short of a Category 3 storm.Associated Press: Hurricane Ike slams Texas coast (September 13, 2008) On September 13, 2008 Hurricane Ike downgraded to a tropical storm at 1:00 p.m. CDT.National Weather Service: Tropical Storm Ike Intermediate Advisory (September 13, 2008) Brazoria county evacuees are warned that debris has blocked roads and electricity will be out across the county for at least four days. Evacuees are asked to check with the county as to when they may safely return.Brazoria County Home: NOTICE Updated September 13th, 2008 10:45am(September 13, 2008)