Three people were killed, including two after trees fell on their homes, and eight people were rescued. The mayor is asking people to stay home and out of the way of first responders.
Mayor John Whitmire delivered an urgent message to Houstonians as Beryl slammed southeast Texas: "Shelter in place."
The storm quickly inundated the Houston area, with Whitmire saying there's water in excess of 10 inches across the city. Whitmire added that the city received over 400 911 calls in one hour and expected that to increase. Residents are also urged to only use 911 for emergencies. Contact 311 or 211 for other issues."If you don't need to be on the street, stay off. If you're on the street, don't drive over flooded roadways," said Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Peña.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Sure looks like a nerd,’ Whitmire teases Hidalgo in since-deleted comment about her fiancéWe all say things in bad taste we later regret, and sadly our Mayor fell victim to that when he jokingly said in a deleted comment about Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiance that he 'looks like a nerd.'
Read more »
Houston Zoo responds to Mayor Whitmire's criticism over ticket prices: 'Firmly disagree'In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Mayor Whitmire asked the zoo to cut costs. This was the park's response.
Read more »
City Controller Hollins rejects Whitmire's claim that he will certify $1.5B firefighter's dealHollins' rejection of the alleged certification comes after weeks of back and forth with Whitmire. The deal includes about $650 million in backpay for Houston firefighters who worked for years with no contract with the city, plus 34% raises over the next five years.
Read more »
Mayor Whitmire In Hot Water Over Comments About Gulfton ResidentsHouston Mayor John Whitmire has been on the receiving end of criticism from Hispanic and Latino residents, elected officials and local organizations for comments he made in early May about people living in the Gulfton community. After a groundbreaking event for Houston METRO’s Westheimer improvement project, Whitmire said in an interview...
Read more »
From Psychology to Space: Alexandra Whitmire’s Journey and Impact in NASA's Human Research ProgramFrom navigating the depths of the human mind to exploring the vastness of space, Dr. Alexandra (Sandra) Whitmire helps lead research on the effects of
Read more »
Community leaders call out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for ‘offensive’ remarks about Gulfton neighborhoodCommunity leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent “offensive” remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according to a news release.
Read more »