Stay updated with breaking news from Houston fund. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Harvey moving finally up and out of the gulf. The brunt being felt in port arthur, texas. The mayor of that city described it as being entirely under water. The nations Largest Oil Refinery is out of commission in that city. The Port Arthur Civic Center opened last night. Was supposed to be a ref unl for peop refuge. It was flooded. In beaumont, texas, they had to save a mans life behind them as they were setting up for a live shot. A guy drove his truck into what he thought was a road. It wasnt. It was a river. The man and our crew shaken but okay. Harvey made landfall what should be the last time this morning on the texas louisiana border. In houston, they are still trying to measure how many people need to be rescued and how much damage was done. The rain is no longer falling there. In some areas, we have seen the floodwaters recede. Cnn covering the story ....
Multiple hospitals have been evacuated including houstons largest Level One Trauma Center and many homes have flooded, collapsed or both. Rescue crews are trying to reach thousands of people who are stranded and officials are urging anyone in the area with boats to assist. Acting Homeland Security secretary elaine duke says its too soon to talk about recovery. Were concerned of those stranded and in need of immediate assistance. People need help and were working to provide it. While the hurricaneforce winds have diminished i want to stress we arent out of the woods yet. Were in downtown houston in a massive shelter. Caroline, tens of thousands are expected to seek shelter there. They are. The numbers are growing every hour, eric. 2500 people have found shelter in the Convention Center so far. The max capac ....
Thomas Jones, Jr. Appointed Port Houston Commissioner streetinsider.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from streetinsider.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.