Dear Friend,

Hurricane Harvey is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 near Corpus Christi early Saturday morning. The 36th District will experience very heavy rain and potential life-threatening flooding over the next several days as the storm is expected to stall over Southeast Texas. I have been receiving briefings from federal, state and local officials on preparations for the storm and will continue to be in constant contact throughout the duration of the storm and its aftermath. I encourage everyone to heed warnings, take precaution, and avoid all high water areas. Our office is here to help in any way possible. Please do not hesitate to call my D.C or District offices. Please be safe.

CANCELLED: Constituent Services Days in Buna and Kirbyville

Due to the storm, we have cancelled our Constituent Services Days in Buna and Kirbyville on Tuesday, Aug. 29th. We will notify constituents when a future date has been set. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Voluntary Evacuations in Texas 36

Chambers County - A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for Smith Point, Cedar Point, all RV parks, those living in unanchored mobile homes and other low-lying areas known to flood.

Harris County - A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for Nassau Bay, Shore Acres, Taylor Lake Village, Seabrook and El Lago.

A full list, including places outside the 36^th District, can be found here.

Safety and Preparedness Tips

Know your evacuation zone and follow the direction of state, local or tribal officials if an evacuation is ordered for your area. Click here to view evacuation routes.

Watch for flooding in low lying areas, at bridges and highway dips. As little as six inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. If you encounter floodwaters, remember – turn around, don’t drown.

Download the FEMA mobile app, which provides a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, directions to open shelters and recovery centers, disaster survival tips, and weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

Other Resources

- If you are in need of help or would like to volunteer, call 211.
- For road closures across Texas, click here.
- Find a Red Cross shelter close to you at RedCross.org.
- Get the latest on Harvey’s weather impact here.

Again, I ask that everyone please pay very close attention to local news and warnings. This storm has the potential to cause very severe flooding for our area. Stay safe!

God Bless,

Brian Babin