Coast Guard Asks Those Stranded by Harvey to Call Instead of Messaging on Social Media

Coast Guard Asks Those Stranded by Harvey to Call Instead of Messaging on Social Media
Jesus Rodriguez rescues Gloria Garcia in Pearland, in the outskirts of Houston. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. Coast Guard has implored Houston residents to call them instead of posting on social media if they are in need of urgent assistance amid the flooding.

Many local residents are still tweeting for help following Hurricane Harvey.

The Coast Guard said that people should call the Houston Command Center instead.

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On Friday and Saturday, the Coast Guard rescued some 32 people from several boats in Texas amid flooding, The New York Times reported.

Barbara Koster surveying her property.(Adrees Latif/Reuters)
Barbara Koster surveying her property.Adrees Latif/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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