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It took me three hours yesterday to get out of Houston. I had my mom on the phone with me as she was looking at maps, and as she would tell me to turn, I would say “nope, flooded”. I was heading a different direction that your children, but everything north was a lot easier to deal with, I know it’s a small comfort.

I hope that everyone is safe and well, and they are able to leave relatively easy.

I had the same problem trying to get out yesterday to go to New Orleans. Ended going Hwy 3 to the Beltway, then to 225, then to 610 then I-10. It took about 3 hours to get out of Houston. Help is on the way. I saw hundreds of trucks from other power companies, tree trucks, salvation army trucks, FEMA trucks, ambulances, etc going towards Houston while I was headed out.

I know FReepers are some of the best informed and was wondering if someone can point me in the direction of getting assistance for my elderly uncle and my sister who lives with him. She is an amputee and he has heart problems. While they are in no immediate danger, they are unable to get out and stand in line for water, ice and MRE's. Their water is running out and they cannot cook due to all electric appliances. Is there a service out there that can assist those who are not able to get to the food distribution centers?