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Last edited Sun Aug 27, 2017, 03:42 PM - Edit history (3)
Loved ones are around half mile east of this highway and the water is car trunk high in those suburban streets
Guy on MSNBC says the water is almost up to roofs, they're sayin this went to bad storm to hell in a very short time !!
before
After
Is there a way to call authorities to get them out, this happened literally in hours !!!
They're going to neighbors house that is two story, should they just stay they if the water gets above roof hight?
Thx in advance for any help
EDIT: They're going to house with second story
EDIT: Number to coast guard is - 281-464-4851 (steady busy)
UPDATE : The police came by on boat, looks like they're trying to take care of that area
leftstreet
(36,116 posts)Is your family stuck there?
edit: The Coast Guard is taking calls: 281-464-4851
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)CakeGrrl
(10,611 posts)Shelter in place:
Go to roofs
Stay off streets
If you have to go to an attic, take an axe to cut your way out or make sure you have an exit out of the attic
Call 911 if you feel you are in a life-threatening situation
GOOD LUCK!
Bayard
(22,168 posts)Have you called for help?
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)they're going to neighbors house who has 2 stories but that wont last long
leftstreet
(36,116 posts)uponit7771
(90,364 posts)Demsrule86
(68,696 posts)even inland it washed out the cemeteries and it was very bad...terrible mudslides. Water was flowing down the street at the two story level. We were visiting my Grandma and Grandpa. He tied us to the roof with rope and bed sheets. The roof held but even if it didn't better of not to fall off...we had a knife or scissors to cut the the ropes and sheets if needed....we survived...it was terrifying. 95 was close for quite a while after that I remember my parents were frantic but couldn't get to us...prayers for you and your family. Take sheets and/or ropes to the roof.
herding cats
(19,568 posts)Do not go in the attic no matter what.
They'll get to them.
:hugs:
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)Control-Z
(15,682 posts)Give them the address of the 2 story house. Mass text (that address, number of people) to every emergency number you can find including reporting programs. CNN, even FOX would be worth trying.
Edit: Do you have access to numbers?
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)... inside
Control-Z
(15,682 posts)If you have a Twitter account tweet SOS with info to weather channel, all the cables, coast guard, local fire and police.
democrank
(11,112 posts)I'm thinking about what will happen to those stranded after dark. Hope folks remember to bring their flashlights when possible. My heart goes out to everyone.
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)bigtree
(86,005 posts)The National Guard: (409)-933-4051
Coast Guard (Houston): (713)-578-3000
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800)-985-5990
Coast Guard Houston Command Center: 281-464- 4851
democrank
(11,112 posts)uponit7771
(90,364 posts)uppityperson
(115,681 posts)wave at rescuers, and water to drink in the meantime. How frightening.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I hope that help is on the way very soon.
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)Control-Z
(15,682 posts)herding cats
(19,568 posts)I know I'm worried about your family and I'm sure others here are also.
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)herding cats
(19,568 posts)This thing just keeps getting worse, I'm relived they're getting out of there.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I think a lot of people have. It's tough not being able to do more. Perhaps you can get information from the Red Cross.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Please, stay safe.
Warpy
(111,359 posts)Hands can slip. Hands on a sheet generally won't. It can save their lives if they're going to a neighbor's house.
And don't go into an attic--ever--without a way to chop through the roof or a dormer you can open and crawl out of.
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)... the doors in the neighborhood or getting people out who are in one stories under water
OregonBlue
(7,754 posts)aikoaiko
(34,184 posts)Its very hard not to be able to help family in need.