Houston weather: San Jacinto River evacuation lifted in Harris County after flooding

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that many residents who had to evacuate their homes along the San Jacinto River last week can now return to their neighborhoods, although she urged caution because some roads could still be flooded.

On Monday, Judge Hidalgo lifted the mandatory evacuation that had been ordered for residents along the East Fork last week as river levels rose following several days of heavy rain. Residents along the West Fork had also been encouraged to leave their homes or prepare to shelter in place for a few days.PREVIOUS: Harris County evacuation ordered along San Jacinto RiverJudge Hidalgo says, as of Monday morning, 233 people and 186 pets were rescued in the county, but no deaths were reported.

"So on mold, that's why you want to get it out as soon as possible, that black mold, before it becomes an issue for your family. And then mosquitoes. It is mosquito season, and as folks know, standing water is breeding grounds for mosquitoes, they can carry very dangerous diseases."She says public health officials will go out to test areas and spray anywhere that tests positive for disease.

 

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