Rescue operations in full swing as flooding continues in Harris County, surrounding areas

In response to escalating flooding on the east and west forks of the San Jacinto River, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) has elevated its alert status to Level 1 – Maximum Readiness.

As of 11 p.m. on Saturday, rescue operations have been in full swing across Harris County. A total of 226 individuals and 156 pets have been successfully rescued from affected areas, as confirmed by the Joint Information Center.

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More updates will be added to this post as they become available.