Houston gov't says emergency services at capacity amid flooding

HOUSTON, Aug, 27 (Xinhua) -- Houston government issued a notice Sunday morning that the 911 services are at capacity amid flooding.

"If you can shelter in place do so, a few inches in your home is not imminent danger. Only call if in imminent danger," it said.

The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urged on Saturday that residents and visitors stay off the roadways over the next few days during Hurricane Harvey.