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FEMA, through its Regional Response Coordination
Center (RRCC) in Denton, Texas,
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and the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington, D.C.
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is monitoring Hurricane Harvey
as it moves toward the Texas coast.
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FEMAâs liaisons to the
National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida,
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are also actively monitoring the track of the storm.
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According to the National Hurricane Center,
Hurricane Harvey will make landfall on
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the middle Texas coast tonight or early Saturday.
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The hurricane is then likely to meander near
or just inland of the middle Texas coast
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through the weekend.
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Some strengthening is possible, and the hurricane
is expected to become a major Hurricane
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before it reaches the middle Texas coast.
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Hurricane Harvey is expected to produce total
rain accumulations of 15 to 25 inches and
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isolated maximum amounts of 35 inches over
the middle and upper Texas coast
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through next Wednesday.
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Rainfall from the hurricane will cause devastating
and life-threatening flooding.
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If local officials give the order to shelter
in place, take action to do so immediately.
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The risk of rapid, severe flooding and
flying debris is extremely high.
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If you are in a high rise building and choose
to shelter in place,
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go to the first or second floor hallways or interior rooms.
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You want to stay on floors above floodwater
or storm surge,
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but do not go to the highest floors due to wind impacts.
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Hurricanes bring dangerous winds.
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The higher you go, the stronger the wind.
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Stay in hallways or interior rooms above the
floodwaters or storm surge.
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History shows that storm tracks can change
quickly and unexpectedly.
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Residents and visitors in areas potentially
affected by the severe weather should continue
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to monitor local radio or TV stations for
updated emergency information,
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and follow the instructions of state, local,
and tribal officials.
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Remember, if local officials give the order
to shelter in place, take action to do so immediately.
