From a large, destructive tornado in Deer Park, to a structural collapse near Baytown, to street flooding, heavy downpours, lightning, powerful wind and downed trees – the cleanup in the most hard-hit areas is now beginning.
In Baytown, KPRC 2 reporter Bryce Newberry says Baytown fire and police departments are responding to reports of a gas leak near a reported structure collapse where flames are shooting from the ground of the front yard. He also added that trees are down and power is out in the Wooster neighborhood.
Baytown: Fire and CenterPoint crews are responding to possible gas leak near a reported structure collapse. Flame is shooting from the ground in what appears to be a front yard. Trees are down and power is out in the Wooster neighborhood. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/dM5Sab625o
Just arrived in the Wooster neighborhood of Baytown — trees are down and people who live on this street say they’re without power. Some have blown out windows. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/XWN85FnIYn
The roof of an apartment complex was blown off at 11150 Beamer. @HoustonFire has transported three individuals with non-life threatening conditions. There was also some damage in the neighborhood. st (2/4) #houwx #hounews
Officials also added that they are in contact with Harris County Emergency Management, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Red Cross. Officials said Public Works is coordinating with CenterPoint Energy to repair power outages. Public Works is also out removing debris from the roadway.
JUST NOW: A Deer Park learning center shows #KPRC2Investigates how lucky they were.. the operator tells me they huddled all the children to a center hallway and then this happened. All are OK. Coverage now on @kprc2 and livestream Click2Houston. com. pic.twitter.com/DsLCFMQ1QS
Due to severe weather and the resulting loss of on-site steam, Shell Chemicals at Deer Park is currently flaring. There is no threat to the community, nor are there any indications a nearby tornado touched down within the Chemicals facility.
source: Click2Houston
