WASHINGTON CO. AGENCIES CONDUCT WATER RESCUE
Washington County first responders performed a swift water rescue on Monday as Hurricane Beryl cleared out of the area.
According to Washington County EMS Director Kevin Deramus, the operation took place in the 8900 block of Old Chappell Hill Road. The report was called in just after 3 p.m.
Deramus said the EMS Department worked collaboratively with the Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and DPS to rescue two victims whose car was partially submerged. One of the victims was treated by EMS.
Information on how the vehicle ended up partially submerged was not immediately available.
Residents are reminded to avoid areas that are flooded, particularly if the water is flowing quickly, and to never attempt to cross through high water or flowing streams.
Washington County experienced a large amount of rainfall and strong winds on Monday as a result of the storm. Official readings from the Brenham Water Plant state that the city received 2.77 inches of rain.
EMS has a number of rapid response boats & pickups that they keep hooked to them in high rain chances but yet they drive a $100 thousand dollar +truck into flood waters up to the headlight for a minor rescue assist.
Is there anyone in Washington County or Brenham, Texas that has the power to get a new and larger Post Office for a city that deserves it! Anyone can take a drive out of county to see how much better the Post Offices are in surrounding counties and elsewhere.
Hoping and praying the people that were in their car are ok. It’s not a time to attack others. Be mindful of the words we use. It could have ended badly or even been one of your loved ones. My heart goes out to them.