Ahumada: Don't underestimate Alex

Brownsville Mayor Pat M. Ahumada Jr. urges the community not to underestimate the impact of Hurricane Alex on the city and the Rio Grande Valley.

“I ask the community not to get over confident,” Ahumada said, noting that the storms could produce flooding and spur tornadoes.

“I am urging residents to remain indoors,” the mayor said.

He said that the hurricane’s course could also change, “and you don’t want to be caught with your pants down.”

For now, he does not anticipate the need to open another shelter besides Porter High School at International Boulevard. The school has room for 800 persons and only 27 have sought shelter.