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In response to the historic flooding from Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County Flood Control District has embarked on a county-wide assessment of all of our bayous, creeks, channels and stormwater detention basins. The purpose of this assessment is to identify damages caused by the flooding and to prioritize them for immediate and future repairs.

A boy scout with Troop 1283 working on his Eagle Scout service project has been given permission by the WCID145 Board to paint surface mileage markers on the trail along Horsepen Creek. He and his team of helpers will be starting the project as soon as weather permits. We are proud to help his team in his quest to achieve Eagle Scout and look forward to walking the route his team will mark.

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how at Hurricanes.gov/Prepare

Determine Your Risk
Develop an Evacuation Plan
Assemble Disaster Supplies
Get an Insurance Checkup
Strengthen Your Home
Help Your Neighbor
Complete a Written Plan

This weekend is the 2019 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday in the State of Texas. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ending at midnight on Monday, April 29. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. Please visit the Texas Comptroller’s Website for more information, including a list of qualifying and excluded supplies. Hurricane Season is just around the corner. Don’t wait until the next storm is in the Gulf before preparing yourself and your family.

Approval from Harris County Flood Control has been received to repair the trail sections damaged when ditch improvements were made. Work should begin shortly weather permitting.

This is a friendly reminder that the trails are used by so many. Please be a good neighbor and clean up after your dog. There are pet waste stations located throughout the trail system for your convenience, to provide bags and for disposal.