Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas (San Marcos TX) Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today released to following information to assist those in areas affected by storms and flooding in Central Texas.
Congressman Smith: We are saddened by the weekends tragic storms and flooding that took lives and damaged or destroyed more than a thousand homes and businesses. I am meeting with local officials and surveying damaged areas and my office stands ready to assist. Those in the areas affected remain in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days as communities continue recovery and cleanup efforts.
For all seeking resources after the storms and for those seeking ways to help I hope this information is useful."
Flood Safety
Avoid areas already flooded and any fast-flowing water.
Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks streams storm drains or other areas never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and observe road barricades placed for your protection.
Remember that dangerous waters can seem deceptively calm and if you encounter flooding move to higher ground.
Road Closures
At least 900 roads have flooded at some point over the weekend leaving many closed or unsafe to travel. Crews with Texas Department of Transportation have deployed resources to address flooding conditions and debris cleanup impacting roadways. Residents are reminded to stay off of closed roads and check www.drivetexas.org
<http://www.drivetexas.org> or Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/txdot> and Twitter
<http://www.twitter.com/txdot> for updates on road conditions.
Shelters
The American Red Cross has set up shelters throughout Central Texas. For updated information on shelters please call
1-877-500-8645 or visit the blog for the
Central and South Texas Region of the American Red Cross. <https://redcrosscstr.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/red-cross-shelters-open-in-central-south-texas/>
They have also set up a site for those seeking for loved ones in the affected areas:
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php.
- Red Cross & Red Cross Partner Shelters
- Northwest Fellowship Church 13427 Pond Springs Rd. AustinTX
- South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Rd. AustinTX
- San Marcos Activity Center 501 E. Hopkins St. San MarcosTX
- American Legion Post 1501 N. Colorado St. LockartTX
- Gem of the Hills 2233 US Hwy 281 North BlancoTX
- Hutto Middle School 1005 Exchange Hutto TX 78634
- Navasota Community Center 101 Stadium Dr. NavasotaTX 77868
Volunteer Assistance
Those wishing to help are strongly encouraged to connect and coordinate with organizations such as the Red Cross:
1-877-500-8645. Uncoordinated volunteer efforts may (1) reduce the number of volunteers who could be better used at other locations and (2) cause the volunteers themselves to fall into danger.
Hays County Area Information
For those in and near Hays County www.haysinformed.com <
http://www.haysinformed.com> has the latest information on emergency assistance area flooding from ATXfloods.com and road closures.
A number of individuals remain missing from the weekends storms and flooding. For those wishing to report a missing person or to report whereabouts following safe evacuation call
512-393-7796.
An email account has also been set up to streamline and coordinate volunteer efforts. Organizations companies and individuals looking to offer their services should send a note to
hayscoflood@co.hays.tx.us.
All users and customers of Crystal Clear Water Supply are notified to boil water before use until further notice.
