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On Aug. 31, the UH Alert system sent out a notification informing the community that they are actively monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall in the Houston area on Tuesday.
Tropical Depression Five has formed in the Gulf and is forecasted to become tropical storm Edouard by Monday evening. Harris County remains under a flood watch from 1 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
As of now, all UH facilities remain open and there are no changes to operations including the Sugar Land and Katy campuses.
Here are a few steps students can take to get ready for the coming days:
Charge phones, laptops
It is recommended to charge all devices in case the city loses electricity. This includes cellphones, laptops, tablets, rechargeable flashlights and portable power banks.
Additionally, ensure that generators are set up if needed.
Prepare an emergency kit
Make sure to keep basic essential items handy like medicines, bottled water, nonperishable food items, first-aid supplies, extra clothing, hygiene products, important documents and some cash.
Ensure that infants and pets have food as well. Pet owners are advised to pack leashes and carriers as well.
It is also recommended to store some warm water and fill up vehicles with gas.
Secure
Make sure to bring in everything inside your house that can blow away and cause destruction to both property and humans.
Make sure trash cans and lose outdoor decorations are inside as well. If you have a garage, make sure to move cars inside as well.
Stay informed
It is very important to know where students can keep themselves updated from during such situations. For UH, make sure to keep an eye out for the UH Alert system.
UH as also provided some additional resources as well like street flooding and travel conditions – Houston TranStar, National Weather Service website and the Harris County Flood Warning System.
Emergency contacts include 911 for life-threatening emergencies, 311 for non-urgent city services and 211 for evacuation assistance.
Stay warm and stay safe. Go Coogs!
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