GALENA PARK, Texas — Galena Park Mayor Oscar Mireles, along with city officials and workers, responded to flooding at multiple locations following last night’s storms.

According to Mireles, flooding at the entrance of The Manor subdivision is a recurring drainage issue that occurs when the area receives rainfall. City crews deployed pumps to help remove the standing water instead of allowing it to drain naturally.

Mireles said the city’s police chief, fire chief, and other workers assisted with the response and expected the area to be cleared within about 30 minutes.

The mayor said the water did not reach any homes, no residents were evacuated, and everyone in the neighborhood was safe.

Mireles also said Panther Creek experienced flooding during the storms but that crews had the situation under control.

The city said improvements are planned to address the recurring drainage problem at the entrance to The Manor.