just got a call from my sister, bil in Austin.
For Immediate Release
1:17AM 8-27-17
Bastrop County has received approximately 14”-16” of rain thus far from Hurricane Harvey. Due to the sheer volume of this water, numerous road closures have been conducted. All road closures have been reported to ATXfloods.com. A shelter has been opened at the Smithville Rec Center. Approximately 45 people have taken shelter at this location. At least four voluntary and mandatory evacuations have been ordered. Several water rescues have been conducted. No injuries have been reported. The Bastrop Emergency Operations Center, located at the Bastrop Police Department, is fully staffed and operating to coordinate all aspects of this event. The emergency operations center will conduct a news briefing at 10A at the Bastrop Police Department.
