WASHINGTON COUNTY FLOODING UPDATE

  

Updated at 8-27-17 @ 5:00 P.M. CST

Weather Update for Washington County: Harvey is still categorized as a tropical storm. This slow moving weather event will continue to impact Washington County and the surrounding area through Thursday afternoon. The storm’s projected path remains uncertain, but it is anticipated to continue impacting southeast Texas with the possibility of flooding for some in Washington County. Areas in Washington County that are prone to flooding may flood during this event. Outer bands of the storm continue to produce times of heavy downpours. The possibility of severe weather including tornadoes remain for our area. Be diligent throughout this weather event and stay tuned to the local media. You can view road closure status updates 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. 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. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!

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 979-337-7386 for more information. Further details about Lake Somerville and the Brazos River can be found on the websites below:

● Brazos River

● Somerville Lake

TxDOT Road Closure Map

What You Can Do To Prepare: Public Safety Officials ask that you listen to local media outlets. Due to the catastrophic flooding outside of Washington County and the possibility of additional rainfall in our area, please be prepared and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, family, pets and property. If you are in a flood prone area, move livestock to higher ground and ensure pets have access to food and water in a dry and safe location. With the extreme impact to the surrounding area outside of Washington County, plan and prepare for your personal needs over the next 5 days. Have supplies on hand, such as prescriptions and the necessary food items.

Contact Information: 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 ( View Outage Map ) Entergy Customers Outage line: 800-968-8243 ( View Outage Map )

To Report Debris Blocking Roadway or Creating a Hazardous Situation: City of Brenham: 979-337-7400 Washington County: 979-277-7373 Information Hotline: 979-337-7386

School and Public Services Confirmed Closures: Monday: Brenham ISD Burton ISD Blinn College All Campuses City of Brenham Offices closed for non-essential personnel (contact your supervisor if you are uncertain) Washington County Offices closed for non-essential personnel (contact your supervisor if you are uncertain)

Shelter Information: 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.

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

Updated at 8-27-17 @ 11:00 A.M. CST

Weather Update for Washington County: Harvey continues to be categorized as a tropical storm. This slow moving weather event will continue to impact Washington County and the surrounding area over the next 4 - 5 days. The storm’s projected path continues to be uncertain, but it is anticipated to continue impacting southeast Texas with the continued possibility of flooding for some in Washington County. Areas in Washington County that are prone to flooding may flood during this event. Outer bands of the storm continue to produce times of heavy downpours. The possibility of severe weather including tornadoes remains for our area. Be diligent throughout this weather event and stay tuned to the local media. You can view road closure status updates for Washington County and the City of Brenham at http://harvey.cityofbrenham.org . 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. 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. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!

What You Can Do To Prepare: Public Safety Officials ask that you listen to local media outlets. Due to the catastrophic flooding outside of Washington County and the possibility of additional rainfall in our area, please be prepared and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, family, pets and property. If you are in a flood prone area, move livestock to higher ground and ensure pets have access to food and water in a dry and safe location. With the extreme impact to the surrounding area outside of Washington County, plan and prepare for your personal needs over the next 5 - 7 days. Have supplies on hand, such as prescriptions and the necessary food items.

To Report Debris Blocking Roadway or Creating a Hazardous Situation: City of Brenham: 979-337-7400 Washington County: 979-277-7373 Information Hotline: 979-337-7386

School and Public Services Confirmed Closures: Monday: Brenham ISD City of Brenham: non-essential personnel (contact your supervisor if you are uncertain) Washington County Offices: non-essential personnel (contact your supervisor if you are uncertain)

Pending Monday Closures: Burton ISD Blinn Brenham Campus

Shelter Information: 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.

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