Hurricane Harvey Update Monday 9:00 AM
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:13 am
Fort Bend County has issued an evacuation order for the area that includes Sugar Land. In our neighborhood there are two mandatory evacuation orders. We live in a levee district (FC LID #2) that is a voluntary evacuation area, which means that they do not expect it to flood but we may be trapped in our home for a week. The problem is that there are so many road closures it is almost impossible to get out of the area. Susan and I are going to stay. We are heading to the store soon to get more bottled water and food.
Sabrina is still safe but now has two feet of water in her street. The high water in her area is because they got so much rain in her area last night, about 10 inches.
We heard this morning that Sam and Tina Sansone, one of our Founding Members, have water in their home this morning. They are heading up to the 2nd floor.
Albert McMullin's home in Belaire is flooded but they are out of town.
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FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Fort Bend County Officials and the Emergency Operations Center have been closely monitoring the water level in the Brazos River. The National Weather Service forecast indicates that the Brazos River will crest sometime Tuesday, August 29 in the late afternoon or early evening at an elevation of fifty nine feet at the Richmond gauge.
Judge Hebert said that “…a flood of this magnitude is an 800 year event and it exceeds the design specifications of our levees, and is potentially dangerous for a good portion of Fort Bend County. A fifty-nine foot river level threatens to overtop many of the levees in our area. As a result, I am ordering both voluntary and mandatory evacuations for many of the levee improvement districts along the Brazos River, based on all specific facts pertaining to each levee. ”
A voluntary evacuation means that you should consider leaving to head for a safer area. There is a chance that surrounding flood waters may hinder your ability to get in and out of your neighborhood. You may be stuck in your neighborhood for several days.
A mandatory evacuation means that there is risk to life and safety as well as property. There is also a risk to the lives of first responders who might be called on to rescue you when the expected danger materializes. During a mandatory evacuation emergency, personnel WILL NOT be able to respond to your calls for help. You will be on your own. You cannot rely on help from others.
A mandatory evacuation indicates the possibility of danger to your life. We urge you not to ignore it. If you are in a mandatory evacuation zone, do the smart thing: leave and be safe. Local law enforcement and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office will patrol evacuated areas.
Pull up the interactive map to find out if your residence is in the evacuation area: https://fbcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/web ... d305c81841
The following areas are under a MANDATORY evacuation order:
First Colony LID #1
Fort Bend County LID #20
Fort Bend County LID #6
Fort Bend County LID #7
Fort Bend County MUD #115
Fort Bend County MUD #46
Fort Bend County MUD #49
Municipal Utility District #121
Palmer Plantation #1
Palmer Plantation #2
The following areas are under a VOLUNTARY evacuation order:
Fort Bend County LID #2
Fort Bend County LID #10
Fort Bend County LID #11
Fort Bend County LID #14
Fort Bend County LID #15
Fort Bend County LID #17
Fort Bend County LID #179
First Colony LID #2
Pecan Grove MUD
Sienna Plantation
Judge Hebert reiterated that, “If you are in a Mandatory Evacuation zone, please leave. If you don’t, you may be in danger and we may not be able to help. If you are in a Voluntary Evacuation zone, take steps to protect yourself, your family and your property and be ready to lose service and mobility for an extended period of time if you choose to shelter in place. In any case, begin your preparation now. Take steps now to keep safe.”
If you are under a mandatory evacuation order, take the following steps:
Determine a safe evacuation route
Pack essential items including medicine, important documents, and first aid kits
Take your pets (and pet food) with you
Secure your home by locking all doors and windows
Leave as soon as you are instructed to leave
Also be aware that mandatory evacuation orders are already in place for areas along the Brazos River that were impacted by the Memorial Day 2016 flood, and for low lying areas of the San Bernard River. There are also evacuations in place from the cities of Rosenberg, Richmond, and Simonton and a voluntary evacuation for areas around the Barker Reservoir.
If you are in a voluntary evacuation area, be sure you are comfortable staying put for several days and that you have enough food, water and other supplies to last at least a week.
There are shelters in the area. Contact the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management at 281-342-6185 to find a shelter. Red Cross shelter information can be found online: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disast ... en-shelter
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Public Information Officer
Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center
281-342-6185
Sabrina is still safe but now has two feet of water in her street. The high water in her area is because they got so much rain in her area last night, about 10 inches.
We heard this morning that Sam and Tina Sansone, one of our Founding Members, have water in their home this morning. They are heading up to the 2nd floor.
Albert McMullin's home in Belaire is flooded but they are out of town.
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FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Fort Bend County Officials and the Emergency Operations Center have been closely monitoring the water level in the Brazos River. The National Weather Service forecast indicates that the Brazos River will crest sometime Tuesday, August 29 in the late afternoon or early evening at an elevation of fifty nine feet at the Richmond gauge.
Judge Hebert said that “…a flood of this magnitude is an 800 year event and it exceeds the design specifications of our levees, and is potentially dangerous for a good portion of Fort Bend County. A fifty-nine foot river level threatens to overtop many of the levees in our area. As a result, I am ordering both voluntary and mandatory evacuations for many of the levee improvement districts along the Brazos River, based on all specific facts pertaining to each levee. ”
A voluntary evacuation means that you should consider leaving to head for a safer area. There is a chance that surrounding flood waters may hinder your ability to get in and out of your neighborhood. You may be stuck in your neighborhood for several days.
A mandatory evacuation means that there is risk to life and safety as well as property. There is also a risk to the lives of first responders who might be called on to rescue you when the expected danger materializes. During a mandatory evacuation emergency, personnel WILL NOT be able to respond to your calls for help. You will be on your own. You cannot rely on help from others.
A mandatory evacuation indicates the possibility of danger to your life. We urge you not to ignore it. If you are in a mandatory evacuation zone, do the smart thing: leave and be safe. Local law enforcement and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office will patrol evacuated areas.
Pull up the interactive map to find out if your residence is in the evacuation area: https://fbcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/web ... d305c81841
The following areas are under a MANDATORY evacuation order:
First Colony LID #1Fort Bend County LID #20Fort Bend County LID #6Fort Bend County LID #7Fort Bend County MUD #115Fort Bend County MUD #46Fort Bend County MUD #49Municipal Utility District #121Palmer Plantation #1Palmer Plantation #2The following areas are under a VOLUNTARY evacuation order:
Fort Bend County LID #2Fort Bend County LID #10Fort Bend County LID #11Fort Bend County LID #14Fort Bend County LID #15Fort Bend County LID #17Fort Bend County LID #179First Colony LID #2Pecan Grove MUDSienna PlantationJudge Hebert reiterated that, “If you are in a Mandatory Evacuation zone, please leave. If you don’t, you may be in danger and we may not be able to help. If you are in a Voluntary Evacuation zone, take steps to protect yourself, your family and your property and be ready to lose service and mobility for an extended period of time if you choose to shelter in place. In any case, begin your preparation now. Take steps now to keep safe.”
If you are under a mandatory evacuation order, take the following steps:
Determine a safe evacuation routePack essential items including medicine, important documents, and first aid kitsTake your pets (and pet food) with youSecure your home by locking all doors and windowsLeave as soon as you are instructed to leaveAlso be aware that mandatory evacuation orders are already in place for areas along the Brazos River that were impacted by the Memorial Day 2016 flood, and for low lying areas of the San Bernard River. There are also evacuations in place from the cities of Rosenberg, Richmond, and Simonton and a voluntary evacuation for areas around the Barker Reservoir.
If you are in a voluntary evacuation area, be sure you are comfortable staying put for several days and that you have enough food, water and other supplies to last at least a week.
There are shelters in the area. Contact the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management at 281-342-6185 to find a shelter. Red Cross shelter information can be found online: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disast ... en-shelter
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Public Information Officer
Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center
281-342-6185