LA PORTE, Texas – Residents and businesses in La Porte no longer need to shelter in place, according to city officials. “The Shelter in Place has been lifted and the all clear has been issued for the chemical emergency,” emergency officials said in an announcement. “You may return to your normal activities.”Earlier this afternoon, City of La Porte residents and businesses east of the intersection of Sens Rd. This is an emergency message from the City of La Porte. The City has issued a Shelter in Place for all areas of La Porte east of Sens Rd/Bay Area Blvd.