HARVEY CONTINUES TO PLAGUE LOCAL AREA

  

Harvey is still categorized as a tropical storm and is currently off the gulf coast near Matagorda Bay. It is anticipated to begin a northeast track Tuesday and will make a second landfall east of Houston. This weather event should clear the area by Thursday morning.

Areas in Washington County that are prone to flooding may continue to flood during this event. Outer bands may produce times of moderate downpours and gusty winds. Use caution when outdoors as saturated grounds increases the likelihood of trees uprooting and falling.

Washington County Emergency Management is asking citizens to be diligent throughout this event and stay tuned to the local media. You can view road closures for Washington County and the City of Brenham at http://harvey.cityofbrenham.org and http://co.washington.tx.us .

Area TX DOT is aware of the impact to the Hwy 290 retaining wall at the FM 389 crossing. At this time, one lane of eastbound HWY 290 traffic is blocked.

With the increased amount of rainfall in Washington County and the surrounding area, those near Lake Somerville and the Brazos River may experience some flooding.

Stay tuned to local media and the Washington County Office of Emergency Management’s hotline 979-337-7470 (979-337-7386) for more information.

Rainfall Totals Reported Since the start of the storm:

• Washington County 13 to 22 inches
• City of Brenham 16.09 inches

With the extreme impact to the surrounding area outside of Washington County, plan and prepare for your personal needs over the next 4 days. Have supplies on hand, such as prescriptions and the necessary food items.

If road flooding does occur please TURN AROUND AND DON’T DROWN. DO NOT DRIVE INTO WATER. If you see water over a roadway or barricades are blocking a roadway, STOP! Do not move them, relocate them or take them. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!

For Life Threatening Emergencies call: 9-1-1

To Report a Power Outage:

City of Brenham Power Outage: 979-337-7400

Bluebonnet Electric Outage Hotline: 800-949-4414

Entergy Customers Outage line: 800-968-8243

To Report Debris Blocking Roadway or Creating a Hazardous Situation:

City of Brenham: 979-337-7400

Washington County: 979-277-7373

Information Hotline:

979-337-7470 ( 979-337-7386 )

Please note that the City of Brenham phones are now operational.

Brenham City Hall: 979-337-7200

Brenham Police Department: 979-337-7337

Brenham Fire Department: 979-337-7300

The Washington County Courthouse, the City of Brenham and the City of Burton office will be open today for normal business hours. All government agencies ask that you contact

your supervisor if employees are not able to make it to work.

There is not an official shelter established at this time in Washington County. Washington County continues to be a “pass-through” area due to our proximity to the storm’s path. If this changes, the public will be notified.