That's what I was afraid of. Luckily he doesn't have to go that far to get out of the storm surge, which is by far the deadliest risk.
Jpsb, there are shelters in Houston. The Red Cross has just opened 10 more shelters, mainly along I-45 and Hwy 290. More will open. If you can get about as far as you can into Houston and stop the first policeman you see, tell them you live on the bay in the storm surge area and can't stay at home. They will help get you to a shelter. Most of the others who stay behind can stay at their homes, you can't because it is in danger of the surge, so you will be a priority.
If it is too hard to get into Houston, go up I-45 to Beltway 8, then go east a few miles on Beltway 8 or Almeda Genoa to Mykawa Road (it parallels the RR tracks that runs north/south.) If you go north a few miles there is a big police station on Mykawa Rd. several miles south of I-610. Please get out ASAP, you will be able to take shelter in Houston, and not have to mess with the evacuation choke points further up along I-45 and I-10. There is also the police station in downtown Pearland, about a block off of the Hwy 518 (Broadway) and Hwy 35 (Main St.) Can take 518 from League City west to Pearland. Another option would be to take 517 over to Alvin (which is NOT in the storm surge zone.) If the police can't help there, then you can move up 35 to Pearland, and the Mykawa Rd. police station is just a few more miles north of that.
Here's a bump and you might freepmail him with this info.Keeping him in my prayers.
Thankyou for the info, but I can't leave, there are friends here depending on me, can't leave them. I think that is one reason why I came back, I had a 40 gal gas tank in the bed of my pickup, something just told me to go back home. More then one was very happy to see me return. My people are either here or stuck on the road, can't do much for those stuck on the road, but I damn sure can help those here. All the stores closed two days ago! Water was shut off this am, nobody (except me) stocked up on food or water or fuel. Tomorrow am I will be doing breakfast for folks that might not eat for several days, I will make them pay for it, my cooking ain't cheap, but they will have a good meal in thier bellies when things get bad. I just can't leave. Also Rita is tracking more east, might not be that bad here.