LOCAL OFFICIALS URGE EXTREME CAUTION

  

Emergency officials with the City of Brenham and Washington County have issued a plea to local citizens to exercise caution with the arrival this weekend of Hurricane Harvey.

Officials says there are 10-15 inches of rain anticipated over the next 3 – 5 days. This weather event will produce tropical force winds with wind gusts up to 55 mph. Hurricane Harvey is expected to make Landfall as a Category 3 storm Friday night along the middle Texas coast. Areas prone to flooding are subject to flood during this event.

City or County Road and Bridge crews may not be able to reach all areas that flood, so please DO NOT DRIVE INTO WATER. If you do see water over a roadway or blocked barricades, stop! Do not move them. TURN AROUND DON”T DROWN!

Officials say there are many things that you can do to prepare yourself, family, pets and property. 1) Secure lose items in your yard and property, 2) move livestock to higher ground, 3) ensure pets have food and water that is accessible in a dry and safe location, 3) have supplies on hand, such as water, prescriptions and non-perishable food items.

To report a Power Outage: City of Brenham Power Outage: 979-337-7400; Bluebonnet Electric Outage Hotline: 800-949-4414.

To report debris blocking roadways or creating a hazardous situation:  City of Brenham: 979-337-7400; Washington County: 979-277-7373; For Life Threatening Emergencies call: 9-1-1.

There are not official shelters established at this time. Washington County is a pass through area due to its proximity to the storm’s path. If this changes, the public will be notified.

Local Emergency Management Coordinators are: Washington County – Bryan Ruemke; City of Brenham – Ricky Boeker .

Full press release from the Emergency Operations Center:

Updated at 8-26-17 @ 9:25 A.M. CST

Weather Updated for Washington County: Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a slow moving category 4 hurricane Friday night at approximately 10:00 P.M. CST. This weather event will impact Washington County and the surrounding area over the next 5 - 7 days. The storm’s projected path is uncertain, but it is still considered a category 1 hurricane at this time. There may be tropical force winds with wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph. There is a possibility of severe weather including the chances of tornadoes. Areas prone to flooding may flood during this event. As the storm continues on it’s path, there will be times of heavy downpours and of little to no rain and wind. Be diligent throughout this weather event and stay tuned to the local media. 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 the roadway, STOP! Do not move them. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!

Updated at 8-25-17 @ 1:00 P.M. CST

Weather Updated for Washington County: There are 10-15 inches of rain anticipated over the next 3 – 5 days. This weather event will produce tropical force winds with wind gusts up to 55mph. Hurricane Harvey is expected to make Landfall as a Category 3 storm Friday night along the middle Texas coast. Areas prone to flooding are subject to flood during this event. City or County Road and Bridge crews may not be able to reach all areas that flood, so please DO NOT DRIVE INTO WATER. If you do see water over a roadway or blocked barricades, stop! Do not move them. TURN AROUND DON”T DROWN!

What you can do to prepare: There are many things that you can do to prepare yourself, family, pets and property. 1) Secure lose items in your yard and property, 2) move livestock to higher ground, 3) ensure pets have food and water that is accessible in a dry and safe location, 3) have supplies on hand, such as water, prescriptions and non-perishable food items.

Contact Information:

To Report a Power Outage: City of Brenham Power Outage: 979-337-7400 Bluebonnet Electric Outage Hotline: 800-949-4414

To Report Debris Blocking Roadway or Creating a Hazardous Situation: City of Brenham: 979-337-7400 Washington County: 979-277-7373

For Life Threatening Emergencies call: 9-1-1

Shelter Information: There are not official shelters established at this time. Washington County is a pass through area due to our proximity to the storm’s path. If this changes, you will be notified.

Emergency Management Coordinators: • Washington County – Bryan Ruemke • City of Brenham – Ricky Boeker

Spanish translation:

Actualizado el 8-25-17 @ 1:00 PM CST

El tiempo actualizado para el Condado de Washington: Hay 10-15 pulgadas de lluvia que se prevén durante los próximos 3 - 5 días. Este evento meteorológico producirá vientos de fuerza tropical con ráfagas de viento de hasta 55 mph. Se espera que Huracán Harvey haga recalada como una tormenta de categoría 3 el viernes por la noche a lo largo de la costa media de Texas. Las áreas propensas a inundaciones están sujetas a inundación durante este evento. Equipos de carretera y puente de la ciudad o del condado puede que no puedan alcanzar todas las áreas que se inunden, así que por favor NO CONDUZCA EN AGUA. Si ve agua sobre una carretera o barricadas bloqueadas, pare! No los mueva. VAYA ALREDEDOR NO PASE ¡SE PUEDE AHOGAR!

Lo que puede hacer para prepararse: Hay muchas cosas que usted puede hacer para prepararse usted, su familia, mascotas y su propiedad. 1) Asegúrese de artículos en su yarda, 2) mueva el ganado a la tierra más alta, 3) Asegúrese de que las mascotas tengan comida y agua accesibles en un lugar seco y seguro, 3) tengan suministros a mano, suficiente agua, y alimentos no perecederos.

Información del contacto:

Para reportar un corte de energía: ● Ciudad de Brenham Interrupción de energía: 979-337-7400 ● Línea directa de interrupción eléctrica de Bluebonnet: 800-949-4414

Para reportar un camino de bloqueo de escombros o una situación peligrosa: ● Ciudad de Brenham: 979-337-7400 ● Condado de Washington: 979-277-7373

● Para emergencias que amenazan la vida, llame al: 9-1-1

Información del refugio: No hay establecimientos oficiales en este momento. Condado de Washington es un área de paso a través de nuestra proximidad al camino de la tormenta. Si esto cambia, se le notificará.

Coordinadores de Gestión de Emergencias: • Condado de Washington - Bryan Ruemke • Ciudad de Brenham - Ricky Boeker