CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The Corpus Christi Police Department urges drivers to be safe and citizens to be patient in the next few days.
The first named storm of the season is growing in the Gulf of Mexico. Even though it is expected to hit Mexico's east coast, the Coastal Bend will see its effects in the form of heavy rain.
With the impending weather, the Corpus Christi Police Department is preparing to take several calls for service, but they want the public to understand there will be delays in getting to those calls.
They urge the public to be patient and drivers to stay safe.
If you must get out in these conditions, they ask that you remember:
- Do not drive around barricades.
- Drive slower than usual so you have time to react to other traffic on the roadway.
- Turn on your headlights so you are visible to other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Be aware of possible flooding in low-lying areas. If you must be on the road, be aware and find an alternative route.
- Whether driving or walking, if you approach a flooded road, follow this rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
