For those residing in Friendswood and for those wishing to return to their Friendswood homes, please be aware of the following:
-Food supply is short, with dry goods coming in slowly at area grocery stores.
-Fuel is very scarce. Residents who are returning should plan to top off their gas tanks before entering the area.
-CenterPoint Energy and Texas-New Mexico Power Company are using every available resource, including out of state resources, to restore complete power in Friendswood as soon as possible. At this time, more than half of Friendswood’s power has been restored.
-The water supply is safe. It is safe for Friendswood residents to drink tap water. There is no shortage of City water at this time.
-Sewer facilities are not operating at 100% at this time. There is a possibility of some sewer back-ups until power is restored to all of Friendswood’s lift stations.
-Friendswood ISD and Clear Creek ISD schools are closed until further notice.
-There is a curfew for the City of Friendswood from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. every day until the city and utility companies can provide safe and effective services. Proper identification will be required to travel within the city during the extended curfew.
-Friendswood parks will be closed through the end of this week.
-Household trash should be bagged as usual and separated from any wooded storm debris. Any green waste that is placed in trash bags should be placed alongside the household trash instead of with larger wooded storm debris. Wooded storm debris do not have to be cut, bundled or tied.
Residents who decide to return to Friendswood should be prepared to be completely self sufficient for at least one week. Food, fuel and electricity are all in short supply at this time.
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