Without the badge, DPS officers have no way of knowing with certainty who are UTMB employees. E1 personnel who do not carry their badges could be prevented from reporting to the hospital or campus. These employees should stay tuned to radio and television stations to be alerted when it is safe and appropriate for them to return to work. All employees should have City of Galveston stickers on their vehicles and carry their employee badges with them when they return. To minimize looting, DPS and other law enforcement officers will check the identification of everyone returning to the island following an evacuation.
Hurricanes are unpredictable.
We never know when one will develop in the Gulf, and when they do, we have a very small window of time to put our plan into action. That is why it is absolutely imperative that everyone at UTMB plan in advance. It is the only way to care for our patients, our employees and the institution.