Greetings! We have a long road ahead of us, but I want to remind you in this final issue of our Flood Recovery series that Precinct 4 is here to serve you. We will continue providing post-Harvey updates in our monthly e-newsletter moving forward.   We have come a long way, but the task before us remains enormous. Harvey’s record-setting floods impacted almost 11,000 homes in Precinct 4 alone! It took us three weeks to complete the first pass after the Tax Day Flood last year. Right now, Precinct 4’s Road & Bridge crews, in conjunction with our contractors, removes about the same amount of volume in two days. We are well past the halfway mark of making the first pass of three.  Take heart and be encouraged knowing your Precinct 4 team works tirelessly to remove storm debris and restore parks across the precinct. As we transition and resume normal operations, we’ll continue relying on the dedicated volunteers who’ve helped clear trails and remove trash from our greenspaces to return them to their natural beauty.   The camaraderie amongst neighbors in the aftermath of Harvey will never fade or be forgotten. I’m as proud as ever to serve as your Commissioner.

Flood Recovery Wrap-up

HCFCD Assessing Public Interest in Home-buyout Program Did your home flood? The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is currently gauging interest in potential home buyout options for Harris County residents who experienced flooding. While buyout may not be an option for all parcels, those meeting eligibility requirements will be considered. Those who are interested must complete and submit a Notice of Voluntary Interest. Anyone who submits a request will receive a response from HCFCD as soon as possible. See if you qualify by clicking here .

Debris Removal by the Numbers Arduous, staggering, and monumental have all been used to describe post-Harvey cleanup efforts. In the wake of catastrophic flooding brought on by 30 to 50 inches of rain, many residents are wondering how long they will have to wait before their debris is removed. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. Read More

How Businesses Can Recover from Hurricane Harvey Neighbors helping neighbors has become a common theme post Harvey. But for disaster-affected businesses, good help may be harder to find. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 40 percent of disaster-affected businesses never recover. In response, local chambers and businesses are offering assistance to affected businesses.  Read More

Amenities Update While damage is still being assessed, estimates show Hurricane Harvey inflicted millions of dollars’ worth of damage to public parks in Precinct 4. Now that recovery is underway, staff are working to restore as many parks as possible, although some of the damage may be visible for months or even years to come.  Read More

Help Precinct 4 Parks Recover Many residents lost more than a home during Hurricane Harvey. They lost amenities, favorite businesses, neighbors, and a sense of security. While Precinct 4 can't bring most of those back, we're working to restore your local parks. We can't do it alone, however. Volunteer Opportunities

HCTRA Extends Grace Period Did you accidentally run a toll or forget to update your payment information? Your toll penalty may have been forgiven. The Harris County Toll Road Authority has temporarily suspended its toll violation invoicing system. Instead, those who commit a toll violation will receive a courtesy letter requesting payment for unpaid tolls before regular toll violation invoicing begins.  These courtesy letters will be mailed between Monday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Oct. 6 to both EZ TAG customers and non-account holders. It is important that customers act quickly to remedy unpaid tolls and upd ate their accounts, where applicable, to prevent violation fees from accruing.

Keeping the Community Informed It's been a pleasure keeping you informed during this difficult time. We hope you found our updates helpful and informative. Although this issue wraps up our flood recovery series, we're still here to answer your questions. Stay updated on recovery efforts by following Precinct 4 on Facebook , Twitter , or www.hcp4.net . For additional information about debris separation and removal, please call the Harris County Residential Debris and Damage Assessment Hotline at 713-274-3880 or email HomeFlooding@hcpid.org.  Still need help? Try Precinct 4's Community Assistance Department at 281-353-8424 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Precinct 4 in the News!

KPRC caught up with Precinct 4's Road & Bridge crews in the Lakewood Forest subdivision. Click here to see Precinct 4 Road & Bridge crews in action and learn tips to help them get to your neighborhood faster.

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