A disaster declaration has been issued for Harris County and residents in the East Fork of San Jacinto River are under a mandatory evacuation because of rising water levels.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reports a disaster declaration has been issued for Harris County and a mandatory evacuation has been issued for a specific area near Houston .On Thursday, Hidalgo held a press conference where she announced residents on the East Fork of the San Jacinto River must evacuate their homes because of high water risk. Residents should leave as soon as possible before it becomes dark.
Hidalgo recommends residents in these areas either plan to shelter in place at their homes for two to three days or leave as soon as possible: Kingwood, nearest the San Jacinto River, Forest Cove, North Shore, Bellawood, and River Crest, Kingspoint and Atascocita Shores.Residents in Rio Villa have until Friday night to decide if they will shelter in place or leave their homes. The water is not expected to peak Friday night or Saturday early morning, since Rio Villa is farther south.
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