Evacuations are underway due to a gas line break in the Clear Lake area, according to a tweet by the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office.
According to the tweet, the incident was reported at the intersection of Ramada Drive and Diana Lane Wednesday morning.
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The Clear Lake station and adjacent properties in the area were evacuated as a precaution, according to the tweet. The Houston Fire Department is on the scene.
People are being encouraged to contact the Pasadena location at 281-479-2525 for the time being.
As a result of the gas leak, Clear Creek ISD has issued a shelter-in-place order for:
- Clear Lake City Elementary
- Clear Lake Intermediate
- Space Center Intermediate
- Whitcomb Elementary
During a Shelter In Place for external hazards, students are brought indoors and other appropriate safety measures are taken until the all-clear is given.
UPDATE: 11:40 AM - CenterPoint workers are on scene working to cap the leaking gas line. The area is blocked off at...
Posted by Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office on Wednesday, September 8, 2021