All missionaries are safe and dry as of this morning. It rained off and on but we are still expecting 5-7" of rain over the next couple of days. Our mission covers west and north of Houston and the track of the storm is now showing it moving north and east so we are hopeful the rainfall in our mission will subside. On the farthest point west of the mission, Sealy, there were reports this morning from our missionaries of blue skies. That is great news.
There is still considerable flooding in the mission boundaries, especially in areas close to creeks and bayous. The two major creeks that run through the mission are Spring Creek and Cypress Creek. Spring Creek crested this morning at 2 am. Two sister missionaries were told by police to evacuate at 1:00 am. They called me and we were able to get them safely to a shelter and from there members only one block from the shelter picked them up and have them safe in their home. I have emailed the parents of those missionaries so no need to worry if you did not get an email from me.
On a case by case basis, the missionaries are requesting permission to go out and serve. I am approving only those where there is no flood water standing. Some LDS Meetinghouses are being used as shelters and the missionaries are going there to serve if the meetinghouses are nearby and roads are not flooded. We are using extreme caution with anyone leaving their apartments.
Thank you for your prayers.
- President Peterson
