What’s the difference between voluntary and mandatory evacuations?

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What’s the difference between voluntary and mandatory evacuations?

After several days of heavy rainfall and flood threats, both voluntary and mandatory evacuations have been issued.Authorities in Harris County initially issued a voluntary evacuation for residents near the East Fort of the San Jacinto River. Then the voluntary evacuation turned into a mandatory evacuation.SEE ALSO: Emergency Management Office seeks donations for San Jacinto County ShelterSo, what’s the difference?A Voluntary Evacuation means tha…