Important Update on Hurricane Beryl Recovery 
Dear Neighbors,

As we recover from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, I want to thank each of you for your resilience and community spirit. This storm has tested us, but it has also shown our strength and ability to come together. Your cooperation and support for one another have been truly inspiring. As we are recovering from Hurricane Beryl it is important not to remove tree limbs from power lines. Please call CenterPoint Energy to have this done safely.

Please stay connected and we will provide updates as we get them.

Stay Connected:

  • Sign up for AlertHouston: houstonemergency.org/alerts
  • Monitor Local Updates: Check Houston TranStar for weather and road conditions.
  • Report Issues: Call 311 for clogged drains and flooding.
  • Prepare for Assistance: If water or food distribution is needed, updates will be shared via our newsletter and social media.

For help, contact us at [email protected].

In service,

Martha
 

CenterPoint Energy Recovery Update
 
CenterPoint crews were out early this morning, working to restore power to those impacted by#Beryl. If you see them around your property, please secure pets and allow them access to your yard and for your safety and theirs, don’t approach them so they can stay focused on their work.

Based on current progress with its damage assessment and initial restoration, CenterPoint now expects to have 1 million impacted customers restored by the end of the day on Wednesday, July 10.

CenterPoint says they are committed to working around-the-clock to restore service as safely and quickly as possible and has mobilized nearly 12,000 field resources to support its restoration efforts. The company also continues to prioritize its restoration efforts on essential facilities critical to health and public safety. CenterPoint has already deployed mobile generation units, including to an emergency facility and an area hospital, and expects to deploy more in the coming days. As damage assessment and restoration progresses, the company will provide additional service restoration expectations. Customers in the hardest-hit areas could experience extended outages and should plan accordingly. 

Cooling Centers Are Open – Free Rides to Cooling Centers 
 

Cooling Centers Open for Houston

The City of Houston will open cooling centers Tuesday, July 9, so people can take refuge from the heat. Additionally, nonprofit and county partners at the County are offering facilities.

City of Houston

Southwest Multi-Service Center
6400 High Star Dr., 77074
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Precinct 3 

Crosby Community Center
409 Hare Rd. Crosby, TX, 77532
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Big Stone Lodge
709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, Texas 77373
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Trini Mendenhall Community Center
1414 Wirt Road, Houston, Texas 77055
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Juergen’s Hall Community Center
26026 Hempstead Road, Cypress, Texas 77429
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Precinct 4

Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Radack Community Center
18650 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Weekley Community Center
8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX 77433

Non Profit Organizations

Lakewood Church
3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, with heat index values in the three digits. The City of Houston activates its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan when a heat advisory or an excessive heat warning is expected to last two or more consecutive days. People without adequate transportation to a designated cooling center can call 3-1-1 to request a free ride. Transportation is only to and from the cooling centers; transportation to other locations is unavailable.
 

Update on Solid Waste Management Services

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Solid Waste Management Department (SWM) Announces 
Collection and Facility Schedule Interruptions 
Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl 

The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWM) announces additional service interruptions for this week.  Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s high winds and rain across the City, SWM will operate a modified collection schedule for the remainder of the week.   

For additional information, download the HTX Collects mobile application or contact the 3-1-1 call center. Residents can also use the 3-1-1 online portal at houstontx.gov/311 to report any storm-related concerns.  Please see the collection schedule changes below: 

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 
Monday’s garbage and heavy tree waste will be collected.  Storm debris collections will resume.  All six Neighborhood Depositories will reopen, but all other facilities will remain closed.  Recycling and yard waste services will be suspended for the remainder of the week and will be collected on your next regularly scheduled collection day. 

Additionally, SWM will conduct city-wide damage assessments from Hurricane Beryl.   

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 
Tuesday’s garbage, heavy tree waste, and storm debris will be collected.  All SWM facilities will reopen. 

Thursday, July 11, 2024 
Thursday’s garbage, heavy tree waste, and storm debris will be collected.   

Friday, July 12, 2024 
Friday’s garbage, heavy tree waste, and storm debris will be collected. 

Saturday, July 13, 2024 
Heavy tree waste and storm debris operations will continue.