Harris County evacuation map: Residents along San Jacinto River urged to take action

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A mandatory evacuation has been orders in Harris County along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River and residents along the West Fork are asked to leave their homes or prepare to shelter in place. See a map of the evacuation zone.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging residents along the San Jacinto River who have not heeded the call for evacuations or preparations to do so now.On Thursday, Judge Hidalgo issued a mandatory evacuation for residents along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River and is urging those who remain in their homes on Friday to leave while they can.

Residents can check the map on the county’s website to see if they are in the evacuation zone. Click here.According to Judge Hidalgo, around 26 people and 30 pets have been rescued so far after the heavy rains on Thursday left areas flooded and more rain moved in again Friday morning. However, she’s warning those who choose not to evacuate that it could put their lives and the lives of law enforcement in danger.

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

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