Warning! Hurricane Harvey New Evacuation Orders Just Issued! (Video)

As unprecedented amounts of rain continue to fall across the Houston area, evacuation orders continue to be issued.

MANDATORY EVACUATION:
 

UPDATE 9:38 AM – Sienna Plantation – The Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management says a mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Sienna Plantation. Officials said residents should leave as soon as possible.
 

UPDATE 5:19 AM – Conroe – City officials say McDade Estates is under a mandatory evacuation, but are recommending residents in River Plantation, Woodhaven Forest, Artesian, Riverbrook Drive and Sherbrook Circle, neighborhoods off of FM 2854, and the neighborhoods downstream from McDade Estates.
 

UPDATE 3:01 AM MONDAY – Conroe – Record levels of water being released from Lake Conroe Dam. The city will be evacuating McDade Estates, while other neighborhoods will be evacuated by the county.
 

MISSOURI CITY – Fort Bend County officials said Missouri City residents under mandatory evacuations should leave at daylight. Here is a map of the evacuation zones.
 

UPDATE 11:46 PM SUNDAY – Bay City – Catastrophic flooding of up to 10 feet of water is expected in downtown Bay City on Monday. A mandatory evacuation has been called for 1 p.m. tomorrow for the entire city and surrounding areas.
 

Sugar Land – The Fort Bend County Judge’s Office says a mandatory evacuation has been issued for Sugar Land residents in First Colony Levee Improvement District #1 and those living within the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District #7.
 

UPDATE 10 PM SUNDAY – Rosenberg – Rosenberg police posted mandatory evacuation for homes on Huntington Rd. Unknown if bridge into area will hold as river levels rise. Bridge is only way out.
 

UPDATE 11:30 AM SUNDAY- Simonton – A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Simonton, Texas effective 10:00 A.M. August 27, .2017 for Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Valley Lodge Subdivision due to the conditions of the Brazos River

UPDATE 1:50 PM SUNDAY – Fort Bend County – Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert has upgraded the voluntary evacuation order for certain residents in low-lying areas surrounding the Brazos River to a mandatory evacuation order. If you are a resident in the evacuation zones and you do not have transportation or a place to go – PLEASE CALL 211 and request assistance with the evacuation.

Brazoria County – County Judge Matt Sebesta has issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION for all residents living WEST of State Highway 288 and SOUTH of State Highway 6. Refer to attached map.
An evacuation route has been established for State Highway 35 Westbound to Matagorda County to Northbound State Highway 71 reaching Interstate 10. Refer to map. THERE ARE NO OTHER EVACUATION ROUTES OUT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY. State Highway 35 WILL NOT be open indefinitely and will be unpassable with additional rains and river flooding. LEAVE NOW! Residents needing a place to go can shelter in Bell County. Self-Evacuation destination in Bell County will be the EXPO CENTER, 301 West Loop, Belton, Texas. Pets are welcome!

Aransas Pass – Mandatory evacuation order issued
Calhoun County – Mandatory evacuation order issued
Freeport – City officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation for all low-lying coastal areas, including Bridge Harbor. All other residents are also encouraged to evacuate.
Matagorda County – Everyone south of FM521 is included in the mandatory evacuation order, including the communities of Palacios, Collegeport, Matagorda, Sargent and Wadsworth.
Rosenberg – Due to the potential serious threat of flooding and record high levels of the Brazos River, the City of Rosenberg has issued areas of mandatory evacuation for residents and visitors in parts of Rosenberg:

• West Street and Mulcahy Street: North of Avenue D
• River Road area: All properties North of River Road, adjacent to the river
• North of Brazos: all properties North of the Brazos River, within City limits
• North Rosenberg: All properties East of 4th Street, North of Avenue B; all properties on 1st Street North of Avenue D

VOLUNTARY EVACUATION:

Galveston County – Judge Mark Henry has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents in all unincorporated low-lying areas of the county. This includes San Leon, Bacliff, Old Bayou Vista, and Highland Bayou. The latest areas are in addition to the order already in effect for the Bolivar Peninsula, including the unincorporated areas of Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, High Island and Gilchrist. Residents who rely on medical assistance or those who cannot go without power for an extended period of time are encouraged to leave.

Brazoria County – Voluntary evacuation order issued for low-lying coastal areas inland of Intracoastal Waterway. There is also a voluntary evacuation for residents living along the San Bernard River, but mandatory evacuations may be necessary, according to the office of Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta.

Chambers County – A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for Smith Point, Cedar Point, all RV parks, those living in unanchored mobile homes and other low-lying areas known to flood.

Dickinson – City officials have issued a voluntary evacuation order for citizens with medical conditions and special needs as well as those in low-lying areas.

Freeport – In addition to a mandatory evacuation for low-lying areas, city officials are urging all residents to self-evacuate.

Galveston’s West End – Voluntary Evacuation called for those with medical or access and functional needs on the West End of Galveston. Anyone who needs assistance leaving the island, please call 409-797-3701 or sign up online on the website www.galvestontx.gov/needaride.
Kemah – Residents who rely on medical assistance or those who cannot go without power for an extended period of time are encouraged to leave.

La Porte – As of 9:30a.m. Friday, the City has issued a Voluntary Evacuation order for the entire city prior to the arrival of Hurricane Harvey. The area remains under a Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch, and expects to receive significant rainfall totals from this storm.

Seabrook – Voluntary evacuation issued with the elderly and those with medical conditions in mind. Residents encouraged to leave by noon on Friday, Aug. 25.

Sugar Land – All other Sugar Land and ETJ residents within levee districts outside those covered by the mandatory evacuation are under a voluntary evacuation at this time.
NOTE: Jersey Village has not issued a voluntary evacuation order, despite social media posts indicating otherwise.

Emergency officials have laid out evacuation routes for coastal communities, with storm surge dangers in mind.

A mandatory evacuation has been issued for Sienna Plantation. This is an upgrade to the voluntary evacution that was originally issued. 

Evacuation Check List:

• Leave as soon as instructed to and follow the instructions of officials
• Determine safe evacuation routes
• Pack essential items including medicine, important documents, first aid kits, blankets, pillows, phone chargers, critical contacts information, basic need equipment such as glasses or contacts
• Take your pets with you, don’t forget your pet’s food and medication
• Secure your home by locking all doors and windows
• Shut off your homes utilities
• Unplug electrical equipment including appliances, TV’s, and radios
• Take your vehicle and house keys with

7:35 a.m.

Army Corps of Engineers held a press conference to discuss the controlled release of the Addicks and Barkers reservoirs. Officials say Bear Creek was the first subdivision to be impacted around 4 a.m. 

Officials said the water levels in the reservoirs have increased dramatically. As of Monday at 7 a.m., the reservoirs have risen 25 inches for Addicks and Barker, officials said another 25 inches could occur.