You have to be told to leave. I would have STAYED in Lake Jackson. Looks like we would have been fine there. Now they won’t allow me back to MY HOUSE. If I could go now I could save the food in the frig and freezer. If they don’t let us back in for a day or two it will all rot. Not all of us cherish that idea. I hope my house is OK. Just spent $$$$$$ last year doing total remodel. DId board up the windows. We put all the patio furniture and plants behind the garage. The boat is or was behind the garage too. Hoping for the best, expecting .....the unknown....
I haven’t seen it discussed, but I am convinced that delays in letting people return are a major factor in why many chose not to evacuate.
Wish you the best in your efforts to rebuild and/or get back to your home.
No-one could have made me stay. There were no roadblocks out of town that I am aware of..just suggested zip codes to evacuate first. I would have found a way out of that place two days before the storm was projected to hit.
The unknown is always the greatest fear. I’ll keep you in my prayers and hope your damage was as light as mine, I was in the direct path. Our power was off 24 hours so food is okay. Hopefully yours is already on or will be soon.
What is the reason you were given for being turned away?