Keep Our Storm Drains Clean. Storm Debris Removal

Street gutters and drains are critical in keeping neighborhoods from flooding when it rains; when leaves and yard debris collect in street gutters and block drains, water can back up and cause ponding that can flood yards and potentially homes. In addition, if the debris does go down into the storm drain it may clog the drain that carries the rainwater away from our streets and homes. You can help prevent flooding in our neighborhood with a few small maintenance actions on your property.

Keep leaves and debris out of gutters and drains:

  • Avoid piling yard waste such as fallen leaves on your property where it could wash into the city drains. Keep yard waste in a waste bin or other container.
  • Use a rake or broom to remove leaves and debris that may collect on the tops of storm drains, and then place the material in your yard waster container.
  • Check to be sure that the current Beryl debris that you may have on your property is not obstructing the street gutter and drains. Per the City of Houston Solid Waste Management website our neighborhood is in the area that crews are collecting the first pass. (See Below). Please be aware that they also indicate that debris removal may take 60 to 90 days. If you haven’t already done so, please contact Houston 3-1-1 at (713)-837-0311 to report any storm debris or email 311@houstontx.gov if you have any questions.

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF HOUSTON 

Mark Wilfalk, Director
Solid Waste Management Dept.

John Whitmire, Mayor
City of Houston

City Of Houston Department Of Solid Waste Management Launches Houston Hurricane Beryl Storm Debris Tracker

HOUSTON – July 19, 2024: The City of Houston Department of Solid Waste Management (SWM) announces the release of a Storm Debris Collection progress tracker. This tool enables residents to monitor the daily progress of debris collection efforts following the severe weather caused by Hurricane Beryl on July 8 and the May 16 Derecho.

Houstonians can access the webpage at bit.ly/HTXStorm to see areas in which trucks are currently working. Users should use the search function that looks like a magnifying glass to find an address. Additional details below:

• Yellow areas indicate neighborhoods where crews are currently collecting the first pass.
• Green areas indicate neighborhoods in which the first pass of storm debris collection is complete. • Gray areas indicate neighborhoods in queue for collection that will be assigned as soon as crews are available.

Upon completion of the first pass of storm debris collection, SWM will begin a second pass.

The combined impact of this year’s natural disasters in the Houston area is projected to produce more than 4.5 million cubic yards of storm debris. Prior to the July 4th Independence Holiday, the city successfully removed more than 1.7 million cubic yards of debris generated by the Derecho Storm.

Over the next 60-90 days, the City will utilize all its available resources combined with supplemental disaster collection contractors to expedite the debris removal operations in neighborhoods throughout the city###

ABOUT HOUSTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides the city with integrated municipal waste management services designed to support environmental health, sustainability, and economic development in all communities throughout Houston.

For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook at @houstonsolidwaste, follow us on X @HoustonTrash. Download our app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to Never Miss an Update again! Call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.

CANCELLED: The Quarterly Lake Houston Community Association Board Meeting – July 10

The quarterly Lake Houston Community Association Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2024 (today) at 3:00 pm is cancelled due to the impact of Beryl on power within our community and the library.

A notice will be sent out when the meeting is rescheduled.

REMINDER: Lake Houston Community Association Board of Directors Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the Lake Houston Community Association Board of Directors will be held this week on:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024

3:00 PM

KINGWOOD LIBRARY – THE BARBARA WILLIAMSON CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY ROOM*

*This room is on the first floor. The children’s area is located to the right inside across from the library’s main desk. The room is located on the right side near the back wall.

BERYL to Hit Texas Coast – Prepare & Stay Informed

At the time of this posting, BERYL has crossed the Yucatán Península, and the cone of the probable path continues to shift to the Texas coast and/or to include the Houston/Galveston area. Beryl is anticipated to gain strength and return to hurricane status before making landfall on Monday. We are forecasted to be on the wet or ‘dirty’ side of this storm. This means we will be impacted with the heavy rains and the rains will continue next week. Sources to stay informed are the National Hurricane Center, the National Weather Service and the local TV channels & their websites.

Many of you have been through major rain events, tropical storms and even hurricanes while living here in The Enclave. Below is information and resources for you to review and assist you in preparing for this and future storms.

Please prepare taking into account that we may experience power outages, both short and long term.

  • Connect with your neighbors. Let them know your plans and stay in touch
  • Gas up your vehicle. This is important if you choose to leave the area or if we experience an extended power outage
  • Check around your home & yard: remove loose debris, secure trash cans or other items that could be impacted by high winds, check and clear atrium & street drains, etc.
  • Check your pantry. Be sure you have food & water for 3 to 7 days.
  • Keep Cell Phones charged and batteries charged. Have your charging cords readily available
  • Have flashlight ready, available with charged batteries
  • If you have a generator, either portable or built in, please consider your neighbors. If we experience an extended power outage, please check to see if your neighbor needs to refrigerate medications or maybe food, if you have room. Also, your neighbors may need to charge up their cell phones or battery packs. Make your neighbors really jealous of your generator!

Below are attached sources for additional information as well as preparation checklists.

STAY INFORMED, STAY SAFE.

Lake Houston Community Association Board of Directors Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the Lake Houston Community Association Board of Directors will be held on:

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

3:00 PM

Kingwood Library – The Barbara Williamson Children’s Activity Room*

* This room is on the first floor. The children’s area is located to the right inside across from the library’s main desk. The room is located on the right side near the back wall.