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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?

2,731 posted on 09/15/2008 1:28:40 PM PDT by texgal (end no-fault divorce laws return DUE PROCESS & EQUAL PROTECTION to ALL citizens))

Information, please call 3-1-1.

If calling from outside the City Limits, call 713.837.0311.

This system came back on line this morning. This will help assist your family.

2,741 posted on 09/15/2008 1:50:46 PM PDT by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand;but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)

Could find nothing on web searches about who to contact. Red Cross or the county seem like the best bets to at least put you in touch with who you need. Unfortunately it looks like they may try to force them into a shelter.

2,746 posted on 09/15/2008 2:00:35 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (The man who said "there's no such thing as a stupid question" has never talked to Helen Thomas.)

2,825 posted on 09/15/2008 4:58:29 PM PDT by DrewsMum (Please forgive typos, freepin from my cell phone.)

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