Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.

ILLEGAL DEBRIS DUMPING

The Harris County Flood Control District has received a number of calls from residents reporting the dumping of tree limbs and other debris in area bayous, creeks and tributaries.  Discarding debris into area bayous and creeks can obstruct the flow of storm water, impede drainage, cause flooding and deteriorate water quality.

We strongly urge all residents to properly dispose of all debris.  Tree limbs should be cut, tied together and appropriately placed for heavy trash pick-up. Other debris should be placed in garbage cans or other trash receptacles.

Please report items related to area bayous and creeks to Harris County Flood Control District’s Citizens Service Center at 713-684-4197.

Contact:  Rosio Torres - (713) 881-3090

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Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Lew Fincher.

CITY OF LA PORTE UPDATE

City of La Porte, City Manager Ron Bottoms offered a Hurricane Ike recovery update:

Debris removal has begun. The debris must be separated into four groups as follows: normal household garbage, construction and demolition materials, vegetative debris, and appliances. This is crucial to ensure fast and efficient clean up of the city.  Normal garbage schedules have resumed.

The Mayor has amended curfew times from 12:00 a.m. midnight to 5:00 a.m. This mandatory curfew will be in effect until further notice.

There are currently two POD locations available for supplies one at Lomax Jr. High located at 9801 N. Ave. L. and the other at La Porte High located at 301 E. Fairmont Parkway. The plan is to consolidate to one location which will be the High School.

We encourage citizens to take advantage of the free Blue Roof Program run by the Army Corps of Engineers which is set up at Bayshore Baptist Church located at 11315 Spencer Hwy from 8am - 6 pm to get assistance which includes the installation of commercial grade tarps for homes that have suffered roof damages during the hurricane. The number is 1-888-766-3258.

The La Porte Library located at 600 S. Broadway will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 5:00 p.m. with 25 computers that citizens can use to apply for FEMA assistance.

We are working to get the city back to normal as quick as possible.

Thank you.

Contact:  Rosio Torres - (713) 881-3090

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