From wwwltv.com
3:17 P.M. - KHOU-TV -- There are about 3,000 Galveston residents remaining on the island, including nine on one area prone to flooding who already can't get out due to the water. Those nine aren't in immediate danger, but are just inaccessible because of the water.
3:15 P.M. - KHOU-TV: Most of the residents who stayed wanted to guard their property after seeing post-Katrina looting.
Stay safe.