# Hurricane Harvey Check In Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 24, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584 "2017-08-24T19:11:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/61 "2017-08-27T20:27:24Z")
Ok out here on 8 and 10 (memorial just north of buffalo bayou.) Let’s hope this dry air gets entrained. . ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/62 "2017-08-27T20:30:22Z")
Annnd there is another tornado warning, 4th or 5th so far. . ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Me](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d2c977/32.png) [@Mr.Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Me)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/63 "2017-08-27T22:36:04Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Thanks for the info! It’s not my step-mother, but my cousin’s stepmother, my uncle’s second wife. My uncle is gone but she’s still a part of the family. > > I saw pictures from one nursing home, where the residents have been rescued. Before help arrived this elderly lady was sitting in a wheelchair with the rain nearly to her knees, So I’m worried for my relative. That pictue was from Dickinson, where I live, which was hit particularly hard. My mother lives in Pearland and hasn’t flooded or lost power. I’m hoping to get there soon myself, if the water recedes enough between here & there. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/64 "2017-08-27T23:07:09Z")
And thank you Mr. Me. I’m hoping to hear from my cousin. His phone has been busy, and he hasn’t responded on Facebook yet. ---
**Author:** ![Oukile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@Oukile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oukile)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/65 "2017-08-27T23:26:19Z")
Houston, galleria area. There were some minor flooding here and there following heavy rains in the night and morning, most streets appeared clear in the afternoon. People were walking or driving around. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/66 "2017-08-27T23:29:50Z")
Apparently the storm is stuck between two high pressure systems. It’s forecast to get pushed back out into the Gulf and make another landfall. [Here are ways to help.](http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-harvey-victims/story?id=49451305) ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/67 "2017-08-27T23:59:25Z")
So a bit of a break, heard on the news that they may dump some water out of addicks and barker reservoirs and send it down buffalo bayou. Houses are already flooded along there but I guess they have figured they need to release somethi g during a break before the dams have a big problem. . ---
**Author:** ![Okrahoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90db22/32.png) [@Okrahoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okrahoma)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/68 "2017-08-28T00:21:21Z")
Barker especially is important, because once that overfills, half of Cinco Ranch will be flooded. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/69 "2017-08-28T02:46:42Z")
My concern is that we are downstream on memorial and buffalo is already up , so no where for the water to go. Then again better downstream flood than the reservoir giving way which seams to be the army corps concern right now . ---
**Author:** ![Nawth\_Chucka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/70 "2017-08-28T03:04:01Z")
> [@Precambrianmollusc](#): > > So a bit of a break, heard on the news that they may dump some water out of addicks and barker reservoirs and send it down buffalo bayou. Houses are already flooded along there but I guess they have figured they need to release somethi g during a break before the dams have a big problem. > . From Mike Hixenbaugh’s Twitter feed - "Harris County official says controlled releases of reservoirs tomorrow will flood homes. Water will stay in them for _two_ months. Stunning. Around Clay Road and Eldridge and around Westpark Toll Road/Highway 99. Water in homes for TWO MONTHS." [Article on news release.](https://www.click2houston.com/news/water-to-be-released-from-addicks-barker-reservoirs) Stay safe , all you good Dopers and your families. The best Utah Search and Rescue teams are headed there as well. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/71 "2017-08-28T03:51:18Z")
> [@Precambrianmollusc](#): > > So a bit of a break, heard on the news that they may dump some water out of addicks and barker reservoirs and send it down buffalo bayou. Houses are already flooded along there but I guess they have figured they need to release somethi g during a break before the dams have a big problem. “It was necessary to flood (well, parts of) the city in order to save it.”\* Eek. \*Not a real quote, of course ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/72 "2017-08-28T12:31:56Z")
We made it through unscathed (so far). My poor city. It is unspeakably sad. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/73 "2017-08-28T14:17:22Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > We made it through unscathed (so far). My poor city. It is unspeakably sad. it sure is heartbreaking to watch the video. Rebo, how long will you be OK do you think? do you have any idea? ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/74 "2017-08-28T15:45:37Z")
[First responders](http://abc13.com/houston-police-focus-on-saving-lives-battling-looters/2350439/) are doing well, and I think looters should be shot on sight. ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/75 "2017-08-28T15:50:11Z")
My sister and her family living Sugar Land, just southwest of Houston. I called her yesterday afternoon to see how they were doing. She said that there was no flooding on their street, but that the creek behind their house was over its banks. Well, this morning they found out they’re under a mandatory evacuation. Unfortunately, the streets around them are impassible; they’re stuck there until the water goes down. Luckily they’re in a two-story house, and have plenty of food and water… and power, for now. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/76 "2017-08-28T16:06:28Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > I think looters should be shot on sight. Even [this one](https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2017/08/27/Texas-dog-prepares-for-Harvey-by-carrying-bag-of-food/6141503847405/)? ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/77 "2017-08-28T16:42:51Z")
Cute baby! Okay, I spoke out of turn. If someone is grabbing food or diapers or baby formula from a store I MIGHT give them a pass. But if you’re breaking into people’s houses during a natural catastrophe to grab the HDTV and laptops, well, then, I have zero empathy for you. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/78 "2017-08-29T00:42:15Z")
The photos and video and stories are awful. Been thinking about dopers and anyone else caught-up in this. Horrible, just horrible. Everyone be safe. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/79 "2017-08-29T02:16:21Z")
My sister and family who live in Rockport evacuated on Thursday. They just heard today that their house appears to be intact and not flooded so that was a bit of good news. Unfortunately the city is saying it may be 30 - 45 days before electricity, clean water and sewer services are restored. They are telling people they should not come back at this time. ---
**Author:** ![Nawth\_Chucka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584/80 "2017-08-29T02:49:46Z")
[Anyone w/ damage to their home should file w/ their homeowners insurance by September 1st; that’s\* this Friday\*.](https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2017/aug/28/texans-should-promptly-file-weather-related-insura/) Texas legislators recently voted for changes that could penalize those w/ a claim. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricane-harvey-check-in-thread/794584.md?page=5)