As residents impacted by the recent severe weather return to their homes to begin the recovery and clean-up process, please be aware of the return of high temperatures this week. Stay hydrated, take breaks when necessary, and wear cool clothes to beat the heat.

Houstonians who have damage to homes or businesses from storms & flooding are urged to report that damage.

Property damage reports help officials determine eligibility for disaster assistance & identify resource needs.

Fill out a damage survey online: damage.tdem.texas.gov

Has your property been damaged during the storms? Reporting it to officials is important so we can determine the scope of the disaster and provide appropriate recovery resources. Use the ISTAT tool in the QR code here.

It is NOT safe to be in Lake Houston right now. HPD's Marine Unit has closed the lake until further notice.

The bridge over West Lake Houston Parkway is now OPEN. The underpass at I-69/Hamblen Rd. remains closed.

Texans who have damage to homes or businesses from storms & flooding are urged to report that damage.

Property damage reports help officials determine eligibility for disaster assistance & identify resource needs.

Fill out a damage survey online: damage.tdem.texas.gov

#txwx

It feels like 'Groundhog Day' across SE TX...Rain will continue today with an avg of 1-3' expected. Smaller areas of 4-8' totals are possible. Once the rain ends, be mindful that rivers will continue to be swollen for days (possibly weeks). Stay safe, & turn around, don't drown!

Remember, Do Not remove Barricades!

Stay out of flood waters for your safety!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Route your commute if you leave home and STAY WEATHER AWARE throughout the day using the links below:

📷 NWS Houston: weather.gov/hgx/
📷 TranStar Map: bit.ly/TranStarMap
#HouWX #TXWX

High Water Rescue:

About noon today, Officer H. Scott with HPD's Marine rescued a man and three dogs who were trapped in 8 to 10 feet of water.

This happened in a trailer park near where the San Jacinto River enters Lake Houston.

We're glad everyone was okay.

Rainfall & storms are expected to reach the Downtown area tomorrow morning. Houston Fire Dept will have additional resources staged near the Downtown area. Resources will remain in Kingwood. Be weather aware! Remember, barricades are in place for your protection.
Chief Samuel Peña

Rising water levels have created an unsafe environment for Lake Houston. It is not safe to swim, kayak, boat, or do any other water activities on the lake. For your safety stay out of the lake until it is reopened.

Barricades are in place for your safety. Flood waters contain many things that are harmful to your health. Protect yourself and others by leaving them in place.

'But there can come a time when we simply can't get there'

Chief Larry Satterwhite reminds people that they need to have a preparedness plan in place if they do not evacuate. Rescue crews cannot operate in unsafe conditions.

Those in the affected San Jacinto River areas should evacuate while they can. If you don't evacuate now, you are endangering yourself and our first responders.

'There is no sense in putting them or yourself in any danger.'
-Chief Samual Pena

CORRECTION: The McKay bridge is safe to pass.

The following roads and bridges are currently closed. For safety reasons never attempt to move or drive around barricades. If you cannot see the roadway through the water, DO NOT drive through it. Turn around don’t drown.

FREE transportation services for evacuation are now available!

If you or someone you know requires transportation for evacuation, please contact 311 immediately.

This morning, we remain focused on Kingwood. Thanks to police, fire and METRO for staging at our unified command site overnight to help people as the water rises. We will continue coordinating with our partners in Harris County and on the state level.

Mayor Whitmire reassures citizens that Houston Police Department will be actively protecting the evacuated areas from criminal activity.

'Do not allow your property, possessions to keep you at home.'