Press conference video and update from The Woodlands Township

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Woodlands Fire Department and emergency officials continue to monitor the effects of Tropical Storm Harvey on The Woodlands.

The Woodlands Township Chairman Gordy Bunch and Fire Chief Alan B. Benson held a press conference this afternoon to address resident concerns about the storm.

“We currently have resources deployed to assist to evacuate residents in need in the neighborhoods of Timarron in Village of Creekside Park, Grogan's Point and High Oaks in the Village of Grogan’s Mill, and The Reserve,” said Fire Chief Benson. “We have facilitated many rescues this morning already and continue to respond as needed.”

“Our firefighters and emergency medical personnel of The Woodlands Fire Department and Township employees are working around the clock to make sure that we are helping our residents get through this historic disaster,” said Chairman Gordy Bunch. “We appreciate all the support of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Harris County Constable’s Office, Interfaith of The Woodlands and volunteers. In these trying times, our residents are coming together to get through this disaster. We encourage our residents to stay in touch with the Township through our website and social media and help us get important information throughout the community.”

The press conference was streamed live on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the Township’s website. You can also watch a recording of the press conference.

Here is the latest information as of 3:30 p.m.

Residents are asked to stay home and off the roads. The Woodlands Fire Department reminds all residents to stay out of rising waters due to unpredictable currents and unforeseen dangers. If you need help, please call 9-1-1.

WEATHER UPDATE

Tropical Storm Harvey is centered off the coast and southeast of Matagorda Bay and will turn and begin moving northeast on Tuesday, and should be northeast of our area on Thursday morning. The heavy rain threat should end late Wednesday. The Woodlands area can expect between 4 to 6 inches of additional rain this afternoon and evening and may increase later tonight.

HIGH WATER LOCATIONS

The Woodlands Fire Department currently have resources deployed in the neighborhood of Timarron in the Village of Creekside Park, Grogan’s Point and High Oaks in the Village of Grogan’s Mill and The Reserve in the Village of Indian Springs in efforts to assist in necessary evacuations. Additional resources will be deployed as necessary and obtainable.

SHELTER LOCATIONS

Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe, 9055 Airport Road, 77303

St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 26777 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX

Shelters are accepting pets with owner supervision.

Go to http://mctxoem.org/ for additional alerts and advisories including road closures and shelters.

POWER

Scattered power outages have been reported. CenterPoint and Entergy officials are working diligently to make necessary repairs. Currently, we have known power outages in the area of Creekside Park, about 300 customers.

Due to danger to residents and the public presented by electrical distribution facilities impacted by flood waters, electric service is subject to being disconnected in flooded areas until flood waters recede to the point this danger no longer exists. Affected residents are to be notified by the power companies prior to a disconnect. When the hazard is mitigated, power companies will restore power to these homes as soon as possible.