Archive for September, 2008
Assistance for Hurricane Evacuees
FEMA Emergency Lodging Assistance (ELA) Program Choice Hotels encourages anyone needing federal assistance to register with FEMA to ensure that they can receive support as services are made available. The emergency lodging assistance program has been activated for residents of designated disaster areas in Louisiana and Texas. Evacuees first need to apply for federal assistance through...Continue reading »
State of Texas Hotel Tax Suspension
Texas Governor Rick Perry has signed proclamations suspending the collection of the state and local motel taxes under the Texas Tax Code for victims of Hurricane Ike from September 8 – October 14, 2008. Guests must complete a Request for Tax Exemption Certificate at the hotel to take advantage of the tax suspension. Guests who...Continue reading »
Tropical Depression Ike Update
On September 14 at 10:00 am CDT, the National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory on Ike, reporting that:• The remnants of Ike were racing northeast and continuing to produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
• Low pressure, which was Ike, was located 60 miles east-northeast of St. Louis, Missouri and moving northeast at 40 MPH.
• Maximum sustained winds...
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Remaining Effects of Gustav and Hanna
Former storms Gustav and Hanna continue to affect certain of our hotels due to any combination of phone, power or water outages. For the most current updates (including watch and warning advisories) from The National Hurricane Center, check the 3-Day Hurricane Track Forecast. Choice is closely monitoring the potential impact areas and severe weather conditions related to...Continue reading »
