ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Anticipating turmoil for Texan students, University of Michigan extends an act of goodwill.
Just before Hurricane Harvey made landfall early Saturday, University of Michigan's Housing office posted on Facebook alerting students from Texas that they can move in early to on-campus housing.
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The announcement, which the school posted on Friday afternoon, reads:
"If helpful, Texas residents (who are moving to one of our buildings on-campus) are welcome to come to campus early -- we will house you until your contract starts."
It continues, "Considering it? Let us know by emailing housing@umich.edu with 'Texas Early Move In' in the subject line."
The Category 4 hurricane turned tropical storm has devastated the city of Houston with severe flooding. The city's Mayor Sylvester Turner said during a press conference Monday morning that 5,500 people are currently in shelters but warns "that number will rise exponentially."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency now predicts 30,000 people will need shelter as continued heavy rain could bring a record-setting 50 inches of rain to the area.
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