I’m sure very few in Bellaire actually slept last night, but those who did have woken up to the devastating reality of Harvey’s unrelenting rains throughout our area, producing unprecedented levels of flooding. This is worse than Memorial Day and Tax Day, and depending on what happens over the next few days the impact to Bellaire will likely exceed that of Tropical Storm Allison.
I’ve heard from many of you already this morning, either in search of assistance or offering to help. For now, emergency officials are advising us to stay put. Your home is the safest place to be, even if you’ve taken on water. Just remember to turn off your electricity at the panel if flood waters are nearing outlets. Go upstairs if you have a second story, or to a neighbor’s if you can get there safely.
Do not venture out onto the roadways. You won’t get very far, and even if you think you can make it down the street you’ll only send a wake into your neighbors’ homes. Please just stay where you are. For life-threatening emergencies call 911. You may contact the Bellaire Emergency Operations Center at (713) 662-8206 for non-emergencies, but be patient as we are receiving a very high volume of calls.
Harvey is proving so significant an event that some houses that have never flooded will. For others of you, this will be your second or third time in just the past few years. It’s beyond frustrating and stressful, and we know we have a long road ahead of us. But please take it one step at a time. Today, and over the next several days, our priority is keeping you safe. We’re all in this together, and together we’ll get through it.
I’ve heard from many of you already this morning, either in search of assistance or offering to help. For now, emergency officials are advising us to stay put. Your home is the safest place to be, even if you’ve taken on water. Just remember to turn off your electricity at the panel if flood waters are nearing outlets. Go upstairs if you have a second story, or to a neighbor’s if you can get there safely.
Do not venture out onto the roadways. You won’t get very far, and even if you think you can make it down the street you’ll only send a wake into your neighbors’ homes. Please just stay where you are. For life-threatening emergencies call 911. You may contact the Bellaire Emergency Operations Center at (713) 662-8206 for non-emergencies, but be patient as we are receiving a very high volume of calls.
Harvey is proving so significant an event that some houses that have never flooded will. For others of you, this will be your second or third time in just the past few years. It’s beyond frustrating and stressful, and we know we have a long road ahead of us. But please take it one step at a time. Today, and over the next several days, our priority is keeping you safe. We’re all in this together, and together we’ll get through it.
