PHOTOS: Mayor Whitmire, Police Chief Finner take aerial tour of Kingwood flooding

“Houston residents benefit when all levels of government work together,” Mayor Whitmire said in a statement. “Together, we will get through these challenges. Let’s go to work!”In the statement, the Mayor’s Office said that the purpose of the helicopter tour was to give Houston’s elected leaders a greater perspective of the damage in Kingwood and the potential resources the community will need in the coming days.

“Mayor Whitmire is staying in touch with residents and first responders through every means possible. Furthermore, he is using his contacts to speak to Governor Abbott and Lt Governor Patrick and has had a great response from the Texas Division of Emergency Management,” ‘Expect to see flooding yet again’: Kingwood apartment complex warns residents of Harvey-like conditionsLIVE RADAR: Flooding across Houston, northern countiesHarris County leaders urge remaining residents to heed calls for mandatory evacuation near San Jacinto riverMichael Horton

Michael is a Kingwood native who loves shooting hoops, visiting local breweries and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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