BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS
AREA UPDATES/EMERGENCY ALERTS
***We urge people to make sure their cell phone settings have Government Alerts enabled so that they receive Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Alerts.
Harris County Emergency Alerts – Harris Co. Homeland Security and Emergency Management ReadyHarris: https://www.readyharris.org/ | App: http://bit.ly/ReadyHarrisApp | Facebook: @ReadyHarris | Twitter: @ReadyHarris
Harris County Flood Warning System: www.harriscountyfws.org | Facebook: @HCFCD | Twitter: Meteorologist Jeff Lindner @JeffLindner1
Houston Emergency Alerts: https://www.houstonemergency.org/alerts/ | Facebook: @AlertHouston | Twitter: @houstonoem
City of Humble Office of Emergency Management: Facebook: @cohoem
Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department Alerts: http://nixle.us/atascocita-fire-department/ | Facebook: @AVFDEMD | Twitter: @AVFDOEM
Houston City Councilmember Dave Martin: Facebook: @CouncilMemberDaveMartin | Twitter: @cmDaveMartin
Community Response Task Force: Facebook: @CRTFTX
HOUSTON ISSUE REPORTING: FLOOD, DEBRIS BLOCKAGE, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC.
Houston 311: Dial 311 on your mobile phone OR report at http://www.houstontx.gov/311
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Humble ISD: https://www.humbleisd.net/ | Text Alerts
Lone Star College – Kingwood: http://www.lonestar.edu/kingwood | Alerts: http://www.lonestar.edu/LoneStarCollegeAlert.htm |Facebook: @LSC.Kingwood | Twitter @LSC.Kingwood
RAIN AMOUNTS
Rainfall accumulation where you live/work – Harris County Flood Warning System: https://www.harriscountyfws.org/.
WATER LEVELS
Lake Houston Water Levels: https://cwa.onerain.com/dashboard/…
SJRA Current Lake Conroe and River Conditions: https://sanjacinto.onerain.com/ | Email & Text Alerts: http://www.sjra.net/updates/ | Facebook: @SanJacintoRiverAuthority
Harris County Bayous, Streams, Rivers, Lakes – Harris County Flood Warning System: www.harriscountyfws.org | Facebook: @HCFCD | Twitter: Meteorologist Jeff Lindner @JeffLindner1
WEATHER/STORM FORECAST
National Weather Service Houston-Galveston: http://weather.gov/hgx | Facebook: @NWSHouston | Twitter: @NWSHouston
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/| Hurricane Laura page | Facebook: @NWSNHC | Twitter: @NHC_Atlantic
BUSINESS RESOURCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF:
Air Conditioning and Heating
Carpet Cleaning
Construction
Contractor – Commercial
Contractor – Electrical
Contractor – General, Home Improvement
Emergency Childcare
Flooring
Hardware
Home Improvement
Insurance
Landscaping
Painting
Pressure Washing
Storage
Swimming Pool/Spa Service and Supply
Waste and Recycle Services
Water Damage Restoration
Harris Co. Flood Warning System
Harris Co. Emergency Alerts
Houston Emergency Alerts
Houston
TranStar
NWS Houston-Galveston
AVFD Emergency
Alerts
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
News Update
Archived News
September 22, 2020: Hurricane Laura preparation toolkit
February 24, 2020: Outcome of SJRA Vote to Lower Lake Conroe
February 20, 2020: SJRA Board Approves the Temporary and Seasonal Lowering of Lake Conroe
January 30, 2020: City of Humble Resolution Support for Temporary, Seasonal Lowering of Lake Conroe
January 27, 2020: Lives Over Levels Campaign Update: Change of Venue Request and Shirt Update
January 22, 2020: Harris County MUD No. 152 Letter of Supporting Temporary Seasonal Lowering of Lake Conroe for 2020
January 21, 2020: Commissioner Cagle’s Letter of Support
January 21, 2020: Chamber Requests Change of Venue for SJRA Board Meeting February 20
January 17, 2020: Houston City Council Member Dave Martin Letter of Support In Request of Venue Change For February 20 SJRA Board Meeting
January 16, 2020: Chamber Change of Venue Request to the SJRA Board of Directors
January 16, 2020: TWBD Approves $30 Million Grant for Lake Houston Dredging Program
January 10, 2020: TWBD Set to Approve $30 Million Grant for Lake Houston Dredging Program
January 10, 2020: Mayor Sylvester Turner Letter of Support for Seasonal Lowering to SJRA Board
January 9, 2020: Chamber Launches Lives Over Levels Campaign
December 11, 2019: Representative Dan Huberty Sends Letter of Support for Seasonal Lowering to SJRA Board
May 16: State agency rejects Montgomery County aquifer plan
May 8: 400 homes reportedly flooded in Kingwood
May 8: Kingwood businesses, schools become beds after heavy rains Tuesday
May 7: American Red Cross enables shelter at Kingwood First Baptist Church
May 7: Thunderstorms bring flooding, water rescues and power outages to Houston area
May 7: SJRA Reminds Community of Water Release Protocols
May 7: Heavy Rain Forecasted for Lake Houston Area
May 6: Kingwood high schools have minor flooding after weekend storm
May 6: 25-year old elementary teacher leaves legacy after tragic death in Kingwood during weekend storms
May 6: Over $200 million available for Houston suburb homeowners recovering from Harvey
April 15, 2019: After initial delays, $40M dredging of Kingwood mouth bar in Army Corps’ hands
April 5, 2019: Houston submits application to dredge Kingwood mouth bar for federal approval
March 22, 2019: Toth adds funding request for Spring Creek reservoir to proposed state budget
March 12, 2019: SJRA, flood control district provide updates on pressing flood relief projects
March 1, 2019: Lowering of Lake Conroe during hurricane season gains approval again this year
February 13, 2019: Harris County awarded $2.7 million for San Jacinto River drainage plan
January 28, 2019: Conroe, Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District settle lawsuit over regulations
January 3, 2019: San Jacinto River Authority continues to release water from Lake Conroe following recent rains
December 6, 2018: The Temporary Lowering of Lake Houston has Begun
September 6, 2018: Kingwood voters were ‘political force’ on flood bond
August 26, 2018: Lake Houston area gets recovery boost after $2.5 billion bond passes
July 29, 2018: Support Proposition A because there’s no Plan B
July 25, 2018: Thursday is final day to register to vote on Harris County flood bond
July 22, 2018: County finds support for Flood Bond plan, voters decide on August 25
July 22, 2018: Flood-weary residents offer project ideas for $2.5b bond proposal
July 12, 2018: Dam gates, dredging are major topics at county flood bond meeting in Kingwood
July 12, 2018: Dredging specifically identified on the Harris County Flood Bond program as a potential partnership project
July 11, 2018: When it comes to DDG, we need all three
July 10, 2018: Bond referendum over DDG (dredging, detention, and gates) continues to be a pressing issue for all of Harris County
July 9, 2018: County Hosting San Jacinto Watershed Meeting Tomorrow at Kingwood Park High School
July 6, 2018: Texas needs a sand plan for preventing floods
July 2, 2018: Mining along river may worsen floods
July 1, 2018: Dredging of San Jacinto’s west fork to begin soon
June 27, 2018: New Location: San Jacinto River Watershed Community Meeting
June 15, 2018: City of Houston and SJRA receive approval from TCEQ to seasonally lower Lake Conroe
April 30, 2018: Post-Harvey: What has happened since Gov. Abbott visited Kingwood? – the Tribune
April 27, 2018: SJRA proposes lowering Lake Conroe up to 2 feet, on a seasonal basis – The Courier of Montgomery Co.
April 27, 2018: Grant program to distribute more than $220K to Lake Houston area businesses affected by Harvey – Houston Chronicle
April 27, 2018: Chamber officials lobby for Lake Houston Area during visit with legislators at Capitol Hill – Houston Chronicle
April 24, 2018: In Harvey’s Wake: Business slowly returns to normal in Kingwood – Patch
April 17, 2018: Gov. Abbott: Dredging of the San Jacinto could begin next month – Houston Chronicle
April 5, 2018: Letter of support from Congressman Ted Poe to William Long, Administrator of FEMA
April 4, 2018: Lt.Gov Patrick’s Lake Houston visit wraps-up Plea to See campaign – Houston Chronicle
April 3, 2018: SJRA takes on regional flood management, hires director at $180k a year – Houston Chronicle
March 29, 2018: Neighborhoods near Humble, Liberty could see homes flood again – Houston Chronicle
March 29, 2018: Homeowners nervous about flooding as San Jacinto River creeps higher – KTRK-TV
March 29. 2018: Flood Warning: Homes at risk as San Jacinto River rises out of its banks – KHOU
March 27, 2018: Temporary Reduction of Lake Houston – Councilman Dave Martin Press Release
March 22, 2018: George P Bush becomes second elected official to visit Lake Houston – Houston Chronicle
March 15, 2018: New Flood Prevention Efforts in Kingwood, TX – Governor Abbott Press Release
March 14, 2018: Abbott to discuss Harvey Recovery at Kingwood Community Meeting – Houston Chronicle
March 7, 2018: Campaign invites officials to see Lake Houston’s continued post-Harvey needs – Houston Chronicle
March 7, 2018: Dredging San Jacinto for flood protection a “priority” – Houston Chronicle
March 2, 2018: Dave Martin Schedules Kingwood/Lake Houston Area Town Hall Meeting – Press Release
February 26, 2018: Significant Progress Made in Response to Immediate Needs of the Lake Houston Area – Dave Martin Press Release
February 5, 2018: Lake Houston Residents Appointed to SJRA Board of Directors – Houston Chronicle
February 5, 2018: Governor Abbot Appoints Three to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors – Governor Abbott Press Release
January 9, 2018: Preparing Lake Houston area for the next Harvey – Community Impact
December 19, 2017: Q&A: SJRA General Manager Jace Houston talks Harvey – Community Impact
December 18, 2017: Natural Resource Chair Lyle Larson Letter to Jace Houston
December 18, 2017: Natural Resource Chair Lyle Larson Letter to Gov. Greg Abbott
December 15, 2017: Dave Martin Encourages Lake Houston Area Residents to Participate in the Recover Lake Houston Plea For Three – Press Release
December 14, 2017: City of Humble passes resolution to support Plea For 3 Lake Houston
December 9, 2017: Lake Houston recovery campaign relies on community involvement – Houston Chronicle
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