By Joel Langton
The 830 Times
Maverick County officials issued an Order of Voluntary Evacuation for Quemado and Normandy, two communities located in northern Maverick County..
Commissioner Roberto Ruiz, commissioner for Maverick County’s Precinct 4, read the statement about 11:15 Monday morning.
“We are asking that families consider the voluntary evacuation,” Ruiz said. “If water is currently at or near your doorstep, we strongly encourage you to consider voluntary evacuation.”
Maverick County officials issued a voluntary evacuation order Monday for residents in flood-prone areas as rising water levels and upstream rainfall threaten low-lying communities.
County Judge Ramsey English Cantu signed the order following heavy overnight rain and an estimated six inches of additional rainfall expected to flow downstream.
Residents are urged to stay alert and monitor official county channels for updates. A mandatory evacuation may be issued if conditions worsen.
Pablo Garcia Jr, special assistant to Maverick County Judge Ramsey English Cantu, said roads US 277 and Farm-to-Market road 1980 are closed as well as SH 331.
Officials ask that for emergency assistance, call 911. For non-emergency support or shelter information, contact the Maverick County Emergency Operations Center at 830-421-5151 or 830-421-5122.
While The 830 Times team will do everything possible to keep community members informed, the quickest information will come from the Maverick County Government Facebook page.
