SHEPHERD, Texas – Residents in the Shepherd area had to leave their homes Friday night after a gas leak nearby.
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San Jacinto County: Shepherd-area gas leak
What they’re saying:
The county office of emergency management shared that a pipeline released gas just outside of Shepherd, possibly from “third-party excavation activity.”
Officials say the leak has since been isolated and crews are removing the product from the pipeline.
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A FOX 26 crew was present near FM 1127 Saturday afternoon as it remained closed off. Officials say it could remain closed through the weekend.
A 24-hour alternate route is said to be available.
For displaced residents
What you can do:
Residents who had to stay out of their homes overnight are asked to email their receipt for reimbursement at [email protected].
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