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A homeowner takes a photo outside her home after a tornado hit in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress. Several tornadoes from Hurricane Harvey have been reported in the area.
A homeowner takes a photo outside her home after a tornado hit in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress. Several tornadoes from Hurricane Harvey have been reported in the area.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Downed fences and damage to homes are shown after a tornado hit in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress. Several tornadoes from Hurricane Harvey have been reported in the area.
Downed fences and damage to homes are shown after a tornado hit in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress. Several tornadoes from Hurricane Harvey have been reported in the area.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Roofers work to cover the damaged roof of a home after a tornado hit in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress. Several tornadoes from Hurricane Harvey have been reported.
Roofers work to cover the damaged roof of a home after a tornado hit in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress. Several tornadoes from Hurricane Harvey have been reported.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
People look at tornado damage from Hurricane Harvey in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress.
People look at tornado damage from Hurricane Harvey in the Lone Oak subdivision Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Cypress.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
A donkey left behind stands in high water along Highway 188 near Rockport, Texas, where Hurricane Harvey made landfall Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A donkey left behind stands in high water along Highway 188 near Rockport, Texas, where Hurricane Harvey made landfall Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Nathan Kaufman sifts through debris in the remnants of the Salt Grass Landing Apartments complex he lived in before Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Nathan Kaufman sifts through debris in the remnants of the Salt Grass Landing Apartments complex he lived in before Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Nathan Kaufman stands on the stairwell of the apartment complex he lived in before Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Nathan Kaufman stands on the stairwell of the apartment complex he lived in before Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Leeangelo Longoria, 18, sifts through debris in the apartment he lived in before Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Leeangelo Longoria, 18, sifts through debris in the apartment he lived in before Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
The remnants of an RV block the westbound lane of Highway 188 as Hurricane Harvey rolled through the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, near Rockport, Texas.
The remnants of an RV block the westbound lane of Highway 188 as Hurricane Harvey rolled through the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, near Rockport, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Fermin Garcia walks through whats left of the House of Boats boatyard, where him and his son and brother work and lived, after Hurricane Harvey made landfall Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Fermin Garcia walks through whats left of the House of Boats boatyard, where him and his son and brother work and lived, after Hurricane Harvey made landfall Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
What remains of House of Boats boat yard after Hurricane Harvey made landfall Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
What remains of House of Boats boat yard after Hurricane Harvey made landfall Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
A motorist in a Jeep exits an inundated area Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the small Gulf Coast city.
A motorist in a Jeep exits an inundated area Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the small Gulf Coast city.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
A man clears debris to make room for his Jeep to exit an inundated area Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the small Gulf Coast city.
A man clears debris to make room for his Jeep to exit an inundated area Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the small Gulf Coast city.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
The Action Bail Bonds house is decimated in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
The Action Bail Bonds house is decimated in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
A storm-toppled tree lays across an RV Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 in Victoria, Texas after Hurricane Harvey made its way through the mid-coast city.
A storm-toppled tree lays across an RV Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 in Victoria, Texas after Hurricane Harvey made its way through the mid-coast city.
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
A billboard sign is toppled over in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A billboard sign is toppled over in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Flood water ripples on a road in Rockport, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Flood water ripples on a road in Rockport, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
A sign for the Sea Shell Shoppe lays on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A sign for the Sea Shell Shoppe lays on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
A toppled school crossing sign is partially submerged in flood water in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A toppled school crossing sign is partially submerged in flood water in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
A truck appears damaged along with the garage structure where it was stored along Texas 35 going toward Rockport, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A truck appears damaged along with the garage structure where it was stored along Texas 35 going toward Rockport, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
People checking out the flooded area where Steward Beach parking lot is supposed to be after Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Galveston.
People checking out the flooded area where Steward Beach parking lot is supposed to be after Hurricane Harvey Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
The arch part of the McDonald’s at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Seawall Boulevard has been taken down by strong wind from Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, August 25, 2017 in Galveston.
The arch part of the McDonald’s at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Seawall Boulevard has been taken down by strong wind from Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, August 25, 2017 in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
The arch part of the McDonald’s at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Seawall Boulevard has been taken down by strong wind from Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, August 25, 2017 in Galveston.
The arch part of the McDonald’s at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Seawall Boulevard has been taken down by strong wind from Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, August 25, 2017 in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
People pick up debris from a building on the property of Bryant’s Auto Sales, 26909 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 after possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
People pick up debris from a building on the property of Bryant’s Auto Sales, 26909 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 after possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
A man picks up debris at R V Boat & Mini Storage, 27227 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 after a possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
A man picks up debris at R V Boat & Mini Storage, 27227 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 after a possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Debris is shown on the property of Bryant’s Auto Sales, 26909 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 from a possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
Debris is shown on the property of Bryant’s Auto Sales, 26909 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 from a possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
A travel trailer is shown turned over at Bryant’s Auto Sales, 26909 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 from possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
A travel trailer is shown turned over at Bryant’s Auto Sales, 26909 Katy Fwy., near FM 1463 from possible tornado during Hurricane Harvey shown Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Katy.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
Metro buses line the HOV lane on I-69 as a precaution in case of flooding in the bus barn close by on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Metro buses line the HOV lane on I-69 as a precaution in case of flooding in the bus barn close by on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
As a preventative measure empty Metro buses are lined up in the center lanes of Interstate 59 near Cavalcade in case their bus shelters flood, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Houston.
As a preventative measure empty Metro buses are lined up in the center lanes of Interstate 59 near Cavalcade in case their bus shelters flood, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
Houston Police Sergio Avila, right, and Joseph Cruz check on the water level near the Sam Houston Freeway on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Houston Police Sergio Avila, right, and Joseph Cruz check on the water level near the Sam Houston Freeway on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
During a lull in the storm, Esha Jaiswal, 3, hops around a flooded Clarence E. Sasser Park baseball field Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Pearland.
During a lull in the storm, Esha Jaiswal, 3, hops around a flooded Clarence E. Sasser Park baseball field Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Pearland.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
During a lull in the storm, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, Tori Covey, 11, and her sister Carley, 9, push their bikes through the flooded baseball field of Clarence E. Sasser Park in Pearland.
During a lull in the storm, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, Tori Covey, 11, and her sister Carley, 9, push their bikes through the flooded baseball field of Clarence E. Sasser Park in Pearland.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
A Shell gas station destroyed as Hurricane Harvey hit the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Refugio, Texas.
A Shell gas station destroyed as Hurricane Harvey hit the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Refugio, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Damage from Hurricane Harvey seen in this America’s Best Value Inn hotel Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Refugio, Texas.
Damage from Hurricane Harvey seen in this America’s Best Value Inn hotel Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Refugio, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
TDOT workers, who didn’t want to give their names, put up blockades on Bellfort Ave., while it continues to flood as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
TDOT workers, who didn’t want to give their names, put up blockades on Bellfort Ave., while it continues to flood as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Cars left overnight at Amergy Bank parking lot float as the water rises on Bellfort Ave., while it continues to flood as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Cars left overnight at Amergy Bank parking lot float as the water rises on Bellfort Ave., while it continues to flood as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Abel Carreño of Yellowstone Landscaping clears downed branches for a neighborhood in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Abel Carreño of Yellowstone Landscaping clears downed branches for a neighborhood in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
A damage home from what is believed to be a tornado touchdown in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A damage home from what is believed to be a tornado touchdown in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
The wall on the second level was stripped away as rain water falls on the second floor at the Ellis’ home in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
The wall on the second level was stripped away as rain water falls on the second floor at the Ellis’ home in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Rain water falls on the second floor at the Ellis’ home in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Rain water falls on the second floor at the Ellis’ home in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Tarps are added to a roof in a home in neighborhood in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Tarps are added to a roof in a home in neighborhood in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
A neighbor checks out James Ellis home’s damage from what is believed to be a tornado touchdown in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A neighbor checks out James Ellis home’s damage from what is believed to be a tornado touchdown in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
A street light knocked down from what is believed to be a tornado touchdown in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A street light knocked down from what is believed to be a tornado touchdown in Sienna Plantation as a result of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
People stand near the swollen White Oak Bayou, in the Heights Saturday, August 26,2017, after rain from Hurricane Harvey, fell in Houston.
People stand near the swollen White Oak Bayou, in the Heights Saturday, August 26,2017, after rain from Hurricane Harvey, fell in Houston.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies exit the Jackson County Courthouse as Hurricane Harvey rolls through Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies exit the Jackson County Courthouse as Hurricane Harvey rolls through Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Damaged businesses on Main Street in Edna, Texas as Hurricane Harvey hits the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Damaged businesses on Main Street in Edna, Texas as Hurricane Harvey hits the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
A downed power line along Highway 111 in Jackson County as Hurricane Harvey hits the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
A downed power line along Highway 111 in Jackson County as Hurricane Harvey hits the Central Gulf Coast Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Wind and rain remain strong after Hurricane Harvey made landfall at Rockport on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Galveston.
Wind and rain remain strong after Hurricane Harvey made landfall at Rockport on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
A truck drives through strong wind and heavy rain on Seawall Boulevard on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Galveston.
A truck drives through strong wind and heavy rain on Seawall Boulevard on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
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Photo: Nick Wagner, Associated Press
Photo: Nick Wagner, Associated Press
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Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
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A power generator tips in front of Texas’ CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, as Hurricane Harvey hits Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. (Courtney Sacco /Corpus Christi Caller-Times via AP)
A power generator tips in front of Texas’ CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, as Hurricane Harvey hits Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. (Courtney Sacco /Corpus Christi Caller-Times via AP)
Photo: Courtney Sacco
Houston’s skyline as the sunsets the night that Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.
Houston’s skyline as the sunsets the night that Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Edna Fire Department gear filled a hallway inside Edna High School Gymnasium where Jackson County first responders will operate out of during Hurricane Harvey Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Edna, Texas.
Edna Fire Department gear filled a hallway inside Edna High School Gymnasium where Jackson County first responders will operate out of during Hurricane Harvey Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Edna, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Richard Leach looks toward the Central Gulf Coast before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Matagorda, Texas.
Richard Leach looks toward the Central Gulf Coast before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Matagorda, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
A Valero gas station worker wraps plastic around a pump as they began to close prior to Hurricane Harvey making landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.
A Valero gas station worker wraps plastic around a pump as they began to close prior to Hurricane Harvey making landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
The Daiquiri Time Out on Market Street is boarded up and closed with a sign saying “Gone Fishing” for Hurricane Harvey on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
The Daiquiri Time Out on Market Street is boarded up and closed with a sign saying “Gone Fishing” for Hurricane Harvey on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Waves are getting stronger along Galveston beach as Hurricane Harvey is moving closer to Southeast Texas on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Waves are getting stronger along Galveston beach as Hurricane Harvey is moving closer to Southeast Texas on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
The Tremont House hotel makes sure the corner of Mechanic Avenue and 23rd Street is covered with sandbags before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
The Tremont House hotel makes sure the corner of Mechanic Avenue and 23rd Street is covered with sandbags before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Strand residents Ellis A. Hence III and Chelseá Johnson go out to have food before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Strand residents Ellis A. Hence III and Chelseá Johnson go out to have food before Hurricane Harvey makes landfall on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
The usually busy Port of Galveston Cruise Terminals are closed for Hurricane Harvey until further notice on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
The usually busy Port of Galveston Cruise Terminals are closed for Hurricane Harvey until further notice on Friday, August 25, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
Patrons bide out their time at Osso & Kristalla as weather maps play on the television on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Houston.
Patrons bide out their time at Osso & Kristalla as weather maps play on the television on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Houston.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
A pedestrian holds onto her umbrella as the wind picks up downtown on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Houston.
A pedestrian holds onto her umbrella as the wind picks up downtown on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Houston.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Sandbags line the doors to the Team Store at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Houston.
Sandbags line the doors to the Team Store at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Houston.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
Matagorda County residents load up a school bus at the Bay City Civic Center about noon Friday, several hours before Hurricane Harvey made landfall.
Matagorda County residents load up a school bus at the Bay City Civic Center about noon Friday, several hours before Hurricane Harvey made landfall.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Patsy Dressler and her dog Bozzo evacuate the Bay City Civic Center in a school bus before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.
Patsy Dressler and her dog Bozzo evacuate the Bay City Civic Center in a school bus before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Guillermo Orozco, center, and his family get ready to evacuate in a school bus at the Bay City Civic Center before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.
Guillermo Orozco, center, and his family get ready to evacuate in a school bus at the Bay City Civic Center before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Rom Rackley, retired Houston engineer, leaves his property in Matagorda Dunes after retrieving belongings and securing windows before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Matagorda, Texas.
Rom Rackley, retired Houston engineer, leaves his property in Matagorda Dunes after retrieving belongings and securing windows before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Matagorda, Texas.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
Customers lined up at Northern Tool + Equipment much of the day and before it opened at 8 a.m, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Stafford, to buy supplies including generators, for the hurricane.
Customers lined up at Northern Tool + Equipment much of the day and before it opened at 8 a.m, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Stafford, to buy supplies including generators, for the hurricane.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Customers lined up at Northern Tool + Equipment much of the day and before it opened at 8 a.m, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Stafford, to buy supplies including generators, for the hurricane.
Customers lined up at Northern Tool + Equipment much of the day and before it opened at 8 a.m, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Stafford, to buy supplies including generators, for the hurricane.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
A guest staying at The San Luis Resort excitingly taking a photograph of the Gulf of Mexico from her balcony hours before Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Galveston.
A guest staying at The San Luis Resort excitingly taking a photograph of the Gulf of Mexico from her balcony hours before Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Galveston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
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Seagulls resting in a big puddle of water hours before Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Galveston.
Seagulls resting in a big puddle of water hours before Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Galveston.
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Photo: David J. Phillip, AP
Grant Gaffney (left-right), Brian Kunert and Malik Smith move sandbags around their friend’s Meyerland home Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in the 9000 Carlota Ct. in Houston.



