There isn't a mandatory evacutation of Houston. If you live near a bayou or in an area that is prone to flooding then it's mandatory. Right now, the roads are backed up, I45 is backed up for 100 miles! Many of the people on the road are the ones that had to leave the Galveston area and other low lying areas. It' a mess. HOwever, the storm is headed slightly to the east of where it was originally suppose to go, hope this will help us. Nancy

Gil, just spoke to my friend that's a Dr at the med center, of course he is staying. We are so close to there.