Brays Oaks Super Neighborhood Council #36
meets on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 @6:30PM
at 10611 Fondren Rd @ Creekbend
in the Fellwoship Hall

 

City of Houston is Hosting a Neighborhood Connection Forum
with Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex Tatum, District K
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 6-8PM

Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center
3810 W Fuqua
Houston, Texas 77045

Join the Brays Oaks SNC#36 in Welcoming
COUNCIL MEMBER TWILA CARTER

At-Large Position 3

As a long-time Houstonian, Twila Carter has a track record of service in our community. For over a decade, Twila served as Senior Vice President of Community Relations of the Houston Astros and Executive Director of the Astros Foundation. During her tenure, the charitable foundation raised over $60 million for charities that focus on improving the quality of life in our city.

Twila knows the importance of investing in others and is dedicated to helping create opportunity for struggling families and at-risk women. Twila Carter has served as Vice Chair for the Texas Council on Family Violence and Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Houston Area Women’s Center and is a former Board Member of Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA).

Twila knows that safe communities are prosperous communities. She is committed to fully funding the Houston Police Department. Twila’s commitment to the men and women in uniform runs deep. She is the Board Chair for USO Houston and currently serves on The Houston Police Foundation. Twila’s commitment to law enforcement has earned her the endorsement of the Houston Police Officers’ Union because they know that she has their backs.

Twila Carter is honest, consistent, and persistent.

 
 
Dear Houstonians,

I hope this message finds you well. As a community, we have witnessed firsthand the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Texas. From devastating floods and hurricanes to powerful windstorms and severe heatwaves, our city is no stranger to the impacts of climate and weather-related hazards. However, we are also a resilient community, and it is crucial that we continue to build on that resilience to protect ourselves, our families, and our city.

I am pleased to invite you to the upcoming Extreme Weather Conference, where we will come together to learn, share, and equip ourselves with the tools and knowledge necessary to face these challenges head-on. This event is an opportunity for every Houstonian to play a part in safeguarding our city against the unpredictable forces of nature.

Texas faces a wide range of natural hazards, most of which are related to weather and climate. With projected increases in extreme temperatures, rain, and the frequency of severe storms, the risks to our communities are growing. At this conference, experts will provide critical insights into these trends, helping us understand what to expect in the coming years and how to prepare for it. The future of Houston depends on our collective resilience. The choices we make now—both individually and as a community—will determine how well we can withstand and recover from future weather events. This conference will offer practical strategies for building that resilience, from personal preparedness to community-wide initiatives.

Moreover, the conference will feature a range of organizations dedicated to helping our community become more resilient. You’ll have access to materials and supplies from Houston Public Works, the American Red Cross, the National Weather Service, and many others. These resources are designed to help you better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events, whether you’re dealing with urban flooding, severe storms, or heatwaves.

This event is also an opportunity to connect with the people who are on the front lines of emergency response and disaster management. Representatives from the Houston Fire Department, Houston Police Department, and the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management will be on hand to share their expertise and answer your questions.

The stakes have never been higher, but neither has our resolve. The Extreme Weather Conference is a critical step towards ensuring that Houston remains a strong, resilient city in the face of growing challenges. I urge you to join us, learn, and be a part of the solution.

Thank you for your commitment to our city’s future. Together, we can build a Houston that is ready and resilient, no matter what comes our way.

Estimados habitantes de Houston,

Espero que este mensaje le encuentre bien. Como comunidad, hemos sido testigos de primera mano del aumento en la frecuencia e intensidad de los eventos climáticos extremos en Texas. Desde inundaciones y huracanes devastadores hasta poderosas tormentas de viento y olas de calor severas, nuestra ciudad no es ajena a los impactos del clima y los peligros relacionados con el clima. Sin embargo, también somos una comunidad resiliente, y es crucial que sigamos construyendo esa resiliencia para protegernos a nosotros mismos, a nuestras familias y a nuestra ciudad.

Me complace invitarlos a la próxima Conferencia de Clima Extremo, donde nos reuniremos para aprender, compartir y equiparnos con las herramientas y el conocimiento necesario para enfrentar estos desafíos. Este evento es una oportunidad para que todos los habitantes de Houston desempeñen un papel en la protección de nuestra ciudad contra las fuerzas impredecibles de la naturaleza.

Texas enfrenta una amplia gama de peligros naturales, la mayoría de los cuales están relacionados con el tiempo y el clima. Con los proyectados aumentos en temperaturas extremas, lluvias y la frecuencia de tormentas severas, los riesgos para nuestras comunidades están aumentando. En esta conferencia, los expertos proporcionarán información crítica sobre estas tendencias, lo que nos ayudará a comprender qué esperar en los próximos años y cómo prepararnos para ello. El futuro de Houston depende de nuestra resiliencia colectiva. Las decisiones que tomemos ahora, tanto individualmente y como comunidad, deter

Además, la conferencia contará con una variedad de organizaciones dedicadas a ayudar a nuestra comunidad a ser más resiliente. Tendrá acceso a materiales y suministros de Obras Públicas de Houston, la Cruz Roja Americana, el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional y muchos otros. Estos recursos están diseñados para ayudarlo a prepararse y responder mejor a eventos climáticos extremos, ya sea que esté lidiando con inundaciones urbanas, tormentas severas u olas de calor.

Este evento también es una oportunidad para conectarse con las personas que están en la primera línea de la respuesta a emergencias y la gestión de desastres. Representantes del Departamento de Bomberos de Houston, el Departamento de Policía de Houston y la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias de la Ciudad de Houston estarán disponibles para compartir su experiencia y responder sus preguntas.

Lo que está en juego nunca ha sido tan importante, pero tampoco lo ha sido nuestra determinación. La Conferencia de Clima Extremo es un paso crítico para garantizar que Houston siga siendo una ciudad fuerte y resistente frente a los crecientes desafíos. Le insto a que se una a nosotros, para aprender y ser parte de la solución.

Gracias por su compromiso con el futuro de nuestra ciudad. Juntos, podemos construir un Houston que esté listo y sea resistente, sin importar lo que se nos presente.

Cordialmente,

Hurricane season in Texas is from mid-to-late summer to late fall, with August and September being the most active months.

Some tips for preparing for hurricane season include: 

  • Knowing the area’s evacuation plans 
  • Identifying a place to stay until the storm passes 
  • Having supplies to tough out the storm 
  • Protecting windows and other openings 
  • Scouting out multiple evacuation routes 

Hurricane Checklist

 

The Department of Neighborhood has extended the deadline to apply for the Neighborhood Academy to August 30th.

 

Invitation to Upcoming Harris County Climate Justice Community Meetings 

Upcoming Meetings: 

  1. Thursday, August 22nd, 6-7:30PM – George HW Bush Community Center, 6827 Cypresswood Dr
  2. Saturday, August 24th, 10AM-12PM – Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Blvd
  3. Thursday, September 5th, 6-7:30PM – Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave
  4. Saturday, September 7th, 10AM-12PM – Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St
  5. Saturday, September 14h, 10AM-12PM – Baker Ripley Pasadena, 720 Fairmont Pkwy

 Registration link

 

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