<P> Tropical cyclone warnings and watches for the Windward Islands were issued starting at 15: 00 UTC on August 17, about six hours before Harvey developed . At that time, a tropical storm watch was posted for Dominica, while a tropical storm warning became in effect in Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines . All watches and warnings were discontinued by late on August 18, as the storm continued westward into the Caribbean . </P> <P> In Honduras, a green alert was issued for the Atlántida, Islas de la Bahía, Colón, Cortés, Gracias a Dios, Olancho, and Yoro departments . About 8 inches (20 cm) of precipitation was expected along the coast, while inland areas were forecast to receive 2.76 to 3.15 in (7.0 to 8.0 cm) of rain . As the remnants of Harvey approached Mexico, the Civil Protection Secretary of the state of Campeche issued a blue alert, indicting minimal danger . When Harvey redeveloped at 15: 00 UTC on August 23, the Government of Mexico issued a tropical storm watch in Tamaulipas from Boca De Catan to the mouth of the Rio Grande . The watch remained in effect until 21: 00 UTC on August 25, after it became evident that the storm no longer posed a significant threat to that area . </P> <P> FEMA worked with the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to prepare for the storm and its aftermath . The agency placed disaster response teams on standby at emergency posts in Austin, Texas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana . </P> <Ul> <Li> Play media <P> Comments from the White House (begin at 25: 50) </P> </Li> <Li> Play media <P> Comments from National Weather Service director Louis Uccellini </P> </Li> <Li> Play media <P> Shelter in place briefing by FEMA </P> </Li> <Li> Play media <P> Comments by the Governor of Texas </P> </Li> </Ul>

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