I lived on the coast of Texas near or in Houston from 1942. So sat through or ran from every storm since. The key to evacuation is to leave before they tell you to do so. None of the thoroughfares in the states are capable of handling the traffic. It is my contention that by the time you know the storm is coming your way with certainty, it is too late to get out. I would rather ride out the storm in my home than on any freeway in my car.
I have two children who reside in the Galveston, Houston area. I called them and suggested they leave as early as last Tuesday. They didn't. But they did leave early Wednesday and by using back roads and avoiding major arteries, they were able to significantly reduce their time in getting to a safe place.
I am grateful that they are safe and that their homes may be safe and I pray for those in harms way. As I write, I am listening to the live feed of a Houston radio station. It is 12:30 PM Houston time and I am getting a blow by blow discription of the storm. I must say it is hard to be here in Hong Kong during this time.
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