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Waze app being updated with road closures, evacuation routes during this week's severe weather threat
HOUSTON — Tuesday’s severe weather was the first of many rounds expected over the next few days.
With street flooding being the biggest threat, a navigation app wants to make sure that Houstonians are safe on the roads.
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Waze says their app is being updated in real-time with road closures and evacuation routes. The app will also let you know how many shelters are open in your area and their locations.
Wazers will also be able to take advantage of the new Roadside Help features and make emergency calls to police, ambulances and the fire department without leaving the app.