FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
2024 We will start having different programs & speakers every other month.
The City Engineer will be updating on City Projects at Board Meeting.
Hurricane Preparedness Guidelines
IF YOU ARE UNDER A HURRICANE WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY!
WHEN A HURRICANE IS 36 HOURS FROM ARRIVING:
TURN ON YOUR TV OR RADIO IN ORDER TO GET LATEST WEATHER UPDATE AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS.
RESTOCK YOUR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KIT. INCLUDE FOOD AND WATER SUFFICIENT FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS, MEDICATIONS, A FLASHLIGHT, BATTERIES, CASH, AND FIRST AID SUPPLIES. HTTPS://WWW.READY.GOV/BUILD-A-KIT
WHEN A HURRICANE IS 18 - 36 HOURS FROM ARRIVING
BOOKMARK YOUR CITY OR COUNTY WEBSITE FOR QUICK ACCESS TO STORM UPDATES AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS.
BRING LOOSE, LIGHTWEIGHT OBJECTS INSIDE THAT COULD BECOME PROJECTILES IN HIGH WINDS(E.G. PATIO FURNITURE, GARBAGE CANS); ANCHOR OBJECTS THAT WOULD BE UNSAFE TO BRING INSIDE (E.G. PROPANE TANKS); AND TRIM OR REMOVE TREES CLOSE ENOUGH TO FALL ON THE BUILDING.
WHEN HURRICANE IS 6 - 18 HOURS FROM ARRIVING
TURN ON YOUR TV/RADIO, OR CHECK YOUR CITY/COUNTY WEBSITES EVERY 30 MINUTES IN ORDER TO GET THE LATEST WEATHER UPDATES AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS.
CHARGE YOUR CELL PHONES NOW SO YOU WILL HAVE A FULL BATTERY IN CASE YOU LOSE POWER.
WHEN A HURRICANE IS 6 HOURS FROM ARRIVING
IF YOU'RE NOT IN AN AN AREA THAT IS RECOMMENDED FOR EVACUATION, PLAN TO STAY AT HOME OR WHERE YOU ARE AND LET FRIENDS AND FAMILY KNOW WHERE YOU ARE.
CLOSE STORM SHUTTERS, AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. FLYING GLASS FROM BROKEN WINDOWS COULD INJURE YOU.
TURN YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER TO COLDEST SETTING AND OPEN ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IF YOU LOSE POWER, FOOD WILL LAST LONGER. KEEP A THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO BE ABLE TO CHECK THE FOOD TEMPERATURE WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED.
SURVIVE DURING
IF TOLD TO EVACUATE, DO SO IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES.
IF SHELTERING DURING HIGH WINDS, GO TO A FEMA SAFE ROOM, ICC 500 STORM SHELTER, OR SMALL, INTERIOR, WINDOWLESS ROOM OR HALLWAY ON THE LOWEST FLOOR THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO FLOODING.
IF TRAPPED IN A BUILDING BY FLOORING, GO TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THE BUILDING. DO NOT CLIMB INTO CLOSED ATTIC. YOU MAY BECOME TRAPPED BY RISING FLOOD WATER.
BE SAFE AFTER
LISTEN TO AUTHORITIES FOR INFORMATION AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IF IT IS WET OR IF YOU ARE STANDING IN WATER. IF IT SAFE TO DO SO, TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT THE MAIN BREAKER OR FUSE BOX TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
AVOID WADING IN FLOOD WATER, WHICH CAN CONTAIN DANGEROUS DEBRIS. UNDERGROUND OR DOWNED POWER LINES CAN ALSO ELECTRICITY CHARGE THE WATER.
Chamber Memerbship Application & Letter
Benefits of Chamber Members - Sign, Luncheon with directors, special events, your business recommended to others, info on the website.
SOUTH HOUSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT
Tax I.D. Number _________________________________________________________
Please present to the board of Directors this application for membership in the South Houston Chamber of Commerce. I agree to invest $__________________ each year until canceled by written notice (30) days prior to renewal date. I also understand there is a one time $25.00 administration fee due with my first investment payment which totals $_______________. I also agree to abide by the South Houston Chamber of Commerce by-laws, which are on file at the Chamber office for my review any time during business hours. I understand failure to abide by the purpose and by-laws of the Chamber could result in termination of my membership. It is my understanding this investment is non-refundable and non-transferable. I also understand my membership will terminate within ninety (90) days after receipt of statement if annual dues are not paid. The Chamber is a 501 (c)(6) organization and the IRS has ruled your investment may be tax deductible as a business expense.
COMPANY____________________________________________________________________
FILE BY NAME IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE_______________________________________
TYPE OF BUSINESS___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS PHYSICAL_____________________________________________________
STREET CITY & STATE ZIP CODE & 4 (REQUIRED)
ADDRESS MAILING______________________________________________________
STREET/P.O. BOX CITY & STATE ZIP CODE & 4 (REQUIRED)
TELEPHONE ( ) __________________________ EMAIL __________________________
FAX ( ) _______________________ WEBSITE ___________________________________
COMPANY ESTABLISHED_________________
MONTH DAY YEAR
NUMBER OF OTHER LOCATIONS__________ NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES-FULL TIME ________ PART TIME _________
Representatives Name & Title Address if different than company
There can be only one voting representative for each member. Each representative may have a different address. Please check mark “B” by the rep. You wish to receive the billing.
Enter by each representative any of the following attribute codes:
N-RECEIVE NEWLETTER, (Chamber Chat) D-LISTED IN DIRECTORY, M-RECEIVES ALL MAIL, V-VOTING (ONLY ONE REP.)
Please check if you wish a ribbon cutting or open house (you do not have to be a new business) YES [ ] NO [ ]
Signature of Member Representative __________________________Date_________
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Dear Prospective Member,
By being a member of the City of South Houston Chamber of Commerce you will instantly tap into a fast growing organization that is dedicated to representing the South Houston business community.
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A NEW FEATURE – The Chamber is offering an opportunity for Business to advertise their company on our NEW LED Sign.
Display Ad - pixel 32x112, Each line plays for 9 seconds every minute all day
Members Non-Members
____ 3 ½ days - $150.00 $200.00
____ 1 week - $300.00 $400.00
____ 1 month – $1,050.00 $1,150.00
____ 6 months – $6,300.00… …………. $6,400.00
We are ready to serve you and your business to the greatest extent possible. Please give me a call. I would be happy to answer any other questions.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Parish
President
Hurricane Preparedeness
