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And now expect gridlock going home

Houston Chronicle:

Texas could see a repeat of the highway gridlock and fuel shortages that frustrated and stranded motorists if Hurricane Rita evacuees rush back home the same way they left.

Oil companies are gearing up to replenish drained gas stations that were sucked dry after the masses motored for higher ground.

Once the hurricane passes, city and state officials will attempt to coordinate residents' return home in the hopes of avoiding the traffic snarl generated by the evacuation. But Mayor Bill White acknowledged the effort will be largely advisory.

"Coordinating the acts of citizens — let's be serious," he said. "There aren't going to be mandated days on when to come back." (Emphasis added.)