According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Barry has formed over the Gulf of Mexico. Barry is not expected to threaten Greater Houston as a hurricane at this time. However, hurricane and tropical storm warnings have been issued north of Houston and into Louisiana and heavy rainfall is possible in our area.
The Harris County Municipal Utility District 278 Board of Directors advises District residents to be prepared for possible severe weather over the weekend if the storm system shifts direction or outlying storms affect the region.
HCMUD 278 residents are encouraged to ensure that their vehicles are fully fueled and that they have emergency kits prepared in their homes in case Barry changes direction and moves toward Greater Houston.
For updated information and information regarding how to prepare for severe weather, please visit the following websites:
- National Weather Service
- Harris County Sheriff’s Office
- Ready Harris
- Harris County Flood Control District
- Harris County Emergency Services District 46
- Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department
- Federal Office of Emergency Management (FEMA)
Residents are highly encouraged to sign up for the District’s text alert system if they have not done so already. Residents may register for text alerts by visiting here. The digital notification system is set up to inform residents quickly of water, sewer, drainage or other District-related events or situations, including severe weather.
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