Correction: 3000 TX National Guardsmen
According to the Weather Channel, it is the “International” Guard...
When emergency services are needed, they might not be available; services
Emergency Services in Houston generally receive 7000 calls per day, but recently are averaging 56,000 calls, most recently now over 70,000 per day.
Thank goodness for "the Cajun Navy" and volunteers with boats !!
The official Evacuation routes are already flooded out, and are unusable even if you can get there.
When living near a major river, it would be wise to include a life preserver near your "go bag",
an axe if you plan on staying in place so that you don't get trapped in an attic
and food , water, spare glasses, cash and credit cards, and extra medication along with personal identification papers.
The 'continuing crisis' comes in a few days when those who have run out of food and water supplies at home,
amid additional rising waters, become more desperate for emergency services.
H/T TADSLOS