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The way Bolivar is being handled is pretty weird. I’ve been reading over at the forums on KHOU and it’s all a mystery.

There’s an interview last night with a Gilchrist Fire Dept official who said Gilchrist is literally gone- nothing left standing- the Rollover Pass Bridge is destroyed...I’m not sure if any of the aerials show part of Bolivar- but is does seem there’s a blackout there.

A judge has issued an order to vacate Bolivar Peninsula (is this the judge you’re talking about?)- which seems an odd thing to do- given it’s already been under a mandatory evac order- why is he NOW issuing this order..what’s really going on over there?

http://www.khou.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=27862

The way Bolivar is being handled is pretty weird. I’ve been reading over at the forums on KHOU and it’s all a mystery.

It is very mysterious. Putting aside Perry's performance at the press conference (and Perry's acknowledgment that the media isn't being allowed access), it's really weird.

There’s an interview last night with a Gilchrist Fire Dept official who said Gilchrist is literally gone- nothing left standing- the Rollover Pass Bridge is destroyed...I’m not sure if any of the aerials show part of Bolivar- but is does seem there’s a blackout there.

KHOU has interviews with people who talked to US Post Office officials who surveyed Gilchrist and they said Gilchrist is a lost cause, nothing is left.

A judge has issued an order to vacate Bolivar Peninsula (is this the judge you’re talking about?)- which seems an odd thing to do- given it’s already been under a mandatory evac order- why is he NOW issuing this order..what’s really going on over there?

This is the judge I'm talking about, and you are absolutely right, it's bizarre that he's ordering a mandatory evacuation (yesterday, the 14th) even though it was already under mandatory evacuation.

Ike Emergency Announcements
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
News Release Sunday, September 14, 2008
HURRICANE IKE:
ORDER TO VACATE BOLIVAR PENINSULA, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS

Whereas, Hurricane Ike struck Galveston County, Texas on September 12, 2008 and on September 13, 2008 with catastrophic winds and storm surge, inflicting widespread and severe damage, injury, loss of life and property;

Whereas, Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, Texas, has suffered extreme and extensive damage from Hurricane Ike and is estimated to be 90% destroyed;

Whereas, the storm surge on Bolivar Peninsula has led to extreme and massive damage;

Whereas, on this day, Bolivar Peninsula remains under water, impassable, inaccessible, and isolated;

Whereas, there is no water, power, or other utility services on Bolivar Peninsula;

Whereas, there are no open stores, other amenities, or means of communication functioning on Bolivar Peninsula;

Whereas, there is no usable infrastructure on Bolivar Peninsula;

Whereas, Galveston County recognizes its obligation under law to preserve and protect public health, safety, and welfare;

Whereas, the County Judge of Galveston County, Texas, has declared a local state of disaster for Galveston County, Texas;

Whereas, the Governor of the State of Texas has proclaimed a state of disaster for Galveston County, Texas;

Whereas, the President of the United States of America has declared a state of disaster covering Galveston County, Texas;

Whereas, on September 11, 2008, the Health and Human Services Secretary of the United States of America, Mike Leavitt, declared a public health emergency in the State of Texas due to Hurricane Ike;

Whereas, rescue efforts are underway on Bolivar Peninsula to continue to locate and rescue survivors;

Whereas, the continuing presence of survivors located on Bolivar Peninsula will hamper and impede ongoing rescue efforts;

Whereas, the continuing presence of survivors located on Bolivar Peninsula will contribute to or exacerbate a public health emergency on Bolivar Peninsula; and

Whereas, Galveston County is facing extraordinary circumstances in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Now Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED by the County Judge of Galveston County, Texas, that:

all survivors located on Bolivar Peninsula shall be and are hereby ORDERED to vacate Bolivar Peninsula; and

this Order shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, on this, the 14th day of September, 2008.

Signed
James D. Yarbrough,
County Judge of Galveston County, Texas

Here's a link for the order (site can't stay up, it's a local news site):
http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000011948