We see the tragedy which is ongoing in New Orleans, and we are doing the best we can to make sure when people get to Houston they have a decent place to stay,
Houston shelters are full. Go to Dallas or San Antonio.
Houston is rising to the challenge of an unprecedented domestic refugee situation, ... We're responding to this in a way that you'll be proud of this region.
We are asking all residents in the Houston area and the greater Houston area that are in the storm surge area for a hurricane of this force and above to begin making their evacuation plans,
Hurricane Rita on its present course poses a risk to Houston and the whole Houston region,
Hurricane Rita is dangerous, and Houston is well-prepared,