Brazos County Emergency Management monitoring conditions, new developments following rainfall
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) -Flooding has been an issue across the Brazos Valley this week.
Michele Meade, the Brazos County Emergency Management Coordinator, says there have been extensive flooding concerns in the past because rivers border both sides of the county. She says Brazos County has been fortunate this week as the rain has been spread out over several days, so only a limited number of roads have had to be closed, and there has been very little damage.
Meade says her concerns surround the new developments in our areas as our community grows.
“I have some huge concerns, and I think a lot of people are really watching for this as we go forward,” Meade said. “Where are we going to show up with water where we didn’t have water before? Where are we going to push water into because of development upstream?”
Another issue seen all across the region is downed trees due to saturated grounds.
“I wouldn’t recommend that anybody try to remove the trees or try to move the trees off the roadways because sometimes they take powerlines down which may still be energized,” Meade said.
She says now is a great time to sign up for emergency alerts and familiarize yourself with severe weather terms and coverage. Also, make sure your family has a disaster supply kit.
