Resources from Texas Office of the Governor
August 29, 2017
NTA’s thoughts and prayers are with the people of Houston and first responders as devastating floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey cover one of America’s most sprawling metropolitan areas. Harvey made landfall Friday as a Category 4 storm, slamming Texas with brutal winds and severe flooding, leaving Houston underwater and millions of residents in need of aid. Ronnie Ramirez from the Texas Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, sent the following resources and social media links for the industry to stay abreast of the situation.
Texas Tourism Current Travel Safety Information
https://www.traveltexas.com/travel-safety
The State of Texas Hurricane Preparedness
https://gov.texas.gov/hurricane
Texas Coastal Evacuation Routes
http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/traffic/safety/weather/hurricane.html
Texas Road Conditions
https://drivetexas.org or call toll free (800) 452-9292
National Weather Service Hurricane Harvey Safety Tips and Resources
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/index.shtml
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio and Emergency Alert System Changes
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/resources/Tropical_EASWRN_092816.pdf
Social Media Accounts
- National Weather Service
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Texas Tourism
- Office of the Governor
- Texas Parks and Wildlife
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Texas Historical Commission