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Emergency Management Office seeks donations for San Jacinto County Shelter

May 2, 2024: The American Red Cross opened shelters in Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Montgomery Counties in response to the recent flooding due to rain and the rising waters around the rivers (American Red Cross)

The San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management has issued a request for assistance for the shelter located at 255 Live Oak Street.

They are in need of the following items:

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  • Cat litter
  • Metal throw-away pans (for cat boxes)
  • Puppy pads
  • Leashes
  • New towels
  • Store-bought snacks

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These items can be dropped off to Michelle Moss at the shelter, who is the AgriLife partner.

In light of the situation, residents who are evacuating are encouraged to first seek shelter with relatives, friends, or in hotels/motels. However, if no other options are available, the San Jacinto County shelter is open to any residents affected by the floodwaters or rising waters in the low-lying area.

San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management posted to their socials:

We are still urging people to heed this mandatory evacuation. If you are along the Lower end of the Trinity River please get out now. If you live along the lake and the upper end of the river and believe that there is a chance of your homes flooding please find other arrangements. The San Jacinto County Shelter and Shepherd Community Center are opened as shelters.

You can see river and stream water levels as well as rainfall rates here. You can also view the KPRC 2 Flood Tracker here.


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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