My sister in law left me a voice message - the family has left Houston

[CatWoman]

and now I can't get her on the cell phone.

I keep getting a message saying that phone service isn't available, due to Rita.

This completely sucks.

[Texasgal]

1. This is common right now...

I can't get anybody on cell or land lines in that area either.

Is she driving?

[CatWoman]

4. Yes

she is my brother's wife.

Her message said that they have all took the car, and are leaving.

I have no idea where they are now.

[Texasgal]

6. Well... wherever they might be heading

It's going to take FOREVER.

My guest coming from Houston left at 8:30 A.M, and they are STILL driving. Houston to Austin is only 3 hours normally.

[flamingyouth]

2. Fenris' parents are still there

:(

[CatWoman]

5. Maybe he should go and forcefully make them leave

Rita looks to be one powerful storm.

[flamingyouth]

9. No gas, and gridlock traffic.

:(

[GOPisEvil]

3. I'm waiting on a call from some DU evacuees, too.

The cell networks are busy as hell. I hope everyone gets out safely.

Memo to TXDOT: Open the goddamned contraflow lanes already. Sheesh.

[supernova]

7. Is everybody stuck on the road?

All I kept reading all day was how horrible the traffic was leaving Houston.

[Texasgal]

8. I believe that's the case.

It's complete GRIDLOCK!