Mel Bartis

Emergency Manager. Geographer. Reluctant Texan. Native Pirate fan. Adopted Astros fan. She/her/hers #emgtwitter

[Arrogant Nation✌🏻 @FightOnRusty]

we do this

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

There is a daily risk for heavy showers and thunderstorms through at least the middle of the week. The chance of heavy rainfall area wide. The highest risk remains in the southern and coastal counties. #txwx #houwx

[Mel Bartis @melbeeta]

@evan7257 A surprise highlight for me was the Thames River boat tour.

[Josh @joshlangerr]

Bad day for the nobody watches women’s sports crowd

[HPARD @HPARD]

Thank you to City staff who worked diligently & tirelessly during this past weekend's weather event! Although the warming centers have been demobilized, there is still work to be done b/f we return to normal operations. Check out our cleaning crew's process @HoustonOEM @houmayor

[@hcfmo @hcfmo]

Investigators needs help identifying two juveniles seen running from the farm tanks on Warrenwood at the time of the fire.

Their well being is priority. One was seen splashing water on their face at a nearby retention pond, and they may need medical attention.

[American Red Cross TX Gulf Coast @RedCrossTXGC]

Red Cross is at the scene of a major fire at the Spring Branch Apartment Complex. So far there are 100 units affected. We are working to help the families who have lost their home. If you need assistance please contact us at 1-800-Red-Cross.

[Gage Goulding @GageGoulding]

🚨 Incredible video showing just how fast Flash Flooding can occur.

This was taken in Comfort, Texas, on Friday morning along Lane Valley Road.

This is why it's so important to have access to emergency alerts and act on them when you receive an alert.

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

The type of wintry precipitation that can fall depends on how cold the air is between the cloud and the ground:

- Snow: Stays below freezing
- Graupel: Small layer of >32°F
- Sleet: Snowflake melts and refreezes
- Freezing Rain: Falls as rain, then freezes on the surface
#TXwx

[Houston OEM @HoustonOEM]

Severe weather is expected to impact the region including heavy rain and cold temperatures over the next 24 hours. If you need assistance, dial 3-1-1.

[FBI New Orleans @FBINewOrleans]

The #FBI is seeking information, including photos & videos related to the attack on Bourbon Street. A subject drove a truck into the crowd, killing at least ten people & injuring dozens of others. Visit https://t.co/EfAsddgr0x to upload video & photos. https://t.co/hPhaSDkWmu

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

The severe weather threat has ended for the day and tonight. Please pass along any hail reports/damage you might have received from last night's storms if you haven't already done so.  Look for another round of potentially severe weather Thursday into Thursday evening.

[Juliette Kayyem @juliettekayyem]

For the kids who may not know any better: this is not normal.

[DeerParkOEM @deerparkoem]

Please stay indoors, close all windows, doors, turn off the air-conditioner, and wait until an all clear has been released.

Our emergency notification system is experiencing technical difficulties with CodeRED. Some resident may not receive notifications.

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[City of Pasadena TX #pasadenatxgov @pasadenatxgov]

#ALERT//🚨Due to a Hydrogen Sulfide release at the SHELL PEMEX Facility in Deer Park, the Pasadena Fire Department has issued a SHELTER-IN-PLACE for ALL AREAS NORTH OF SPENCER HIGHWAY IN PASADENA CITY LIMITS. (1/2)

[Jennifer Lazo @Jdlazo]

Glad to see this article by @colleenhagerty is out, explaining the deeply complicated world of emergency alerting. https://t.co/RFN2zv8dv0 #EMGTwitter

[John Sparaco™️ @JohnSparaco]

The roof at Tropicana Field is being ripped off by Hurricane Milton.

It was being used as a base camp for first responders during the storm.

🎥 via @PageWebber

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

We have partnered w/@Uber to provide Floridians free rides to & from shelters in counties evacuating for #Milton. Get a ride:

📲 Open the Uber app
👤 Tap Account on the bottom right & tap Wallet
✅ Add promo code MILTONRELIEF

Find a state-approved shelter: https://t.co/TV1CfO7sA6.