Were There Evacuation Orders for Houston before the Storm?

[kydo]

81. I live in the orlando fl area

I was here in 2004 when charlie hit, two weeks later fran and two weeks later jean. When tropical storms of any variety come this way almost straight up the flood warnings do too, even when we are not in that cone. They start issuing sand bags. Making preps for the rain. Btw, with charlie, it did a weird wobble at the last minute and instead of not being a mega issue for orlando, as many were sent here for evacuation. That storm was headed for us and we had less then 24 hours to get ready. So I get the short notice thing.

I am sure there were people that did prepare. But in all honesty, it really didn't sound there was that much urgency on bracing for the flood. I know how things happen here. We get these all the time. My heart is breaking for you and those in Tx. I have lots of family there. It was not a scold on the people but the emergency management. Take care!