Mandatory Evacuation for Fort Bend County LID #15 and #19

August 28, 2017

At the request of the engineers operating Fort Bend County LIDS 15 and 19, the voluntary evacuation order has upgraded to MANDATORY EVACUATION. Residents are to leave as soon as possible. Please gather your family, pets, and personal belongings.

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 you
-- Sheltering information can be found on the Fort Bend County Evacuation and Shelters Page.

You can enter your address in an evacuation map here. For more information visit the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management website or call 281-342-6185. If it is a life threatening emergency dial 9-1-1 immediately.