HOUSTON - The Houston Fire Department reminds everyone to be prepared and avoid high water on road ways as Tropical Storm Nicholas gains strength and moves inland. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Tuesday evening with 8 to 16 inches of rain or more will be possible starting Monday evening.
• If the water is moving rapidly, your car, truck, or SUV can be swept off a roadway or a bridge.
• If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and
• Rapidly rising water may engulf a vehicle and be swept away by as little as 24 inches of water.
• HFD also reminds everyone to have an emergency supply kit ready that includes food, batteries, medication and personal items.
For help and information on preparing for disasters, visit HoustonOEM.org.
Monitor Official Sources for Current Information: Harris County Flood Warning System (harriscountyfws.org), Houston TranStar (houstontranstar.org), and the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Forecast Office (weather.gov/hgx)
Residents can report road debris such and downed trees to 311, which will remain fully function to ensure continuity of service throughout the storm.
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