Mission to the Netherlands Join Houston International Trade Development Council and Houston City Council Member Larry Green on a mission to the Netherlands. The Netherlands, a country in Northwest Europe, is know for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and international business opportunities. We will visit Rotterdam, The Hague, and the capitol city, [...]
After a 2-and-a-half-month suspension due to Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will resume its curbside recycling collection schedule starting Monday, November 13, 2017. The resumption of service is as follows: "B Week" collection will begin the week of Monday, November 13, 2017 "A Week" collection will begin [...]
The Houston Police Department is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2017-2018 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC). Students will address issues affecting youth and the community, participate in community service projects and attend youth leadership conferences throughout the state. Additionally, the YPAC meets regularly with Chief of Police Art Acevedo and [...]
Disaster Recovery Center at Bayland Park FEMA has opened up a Disaster Recovery Center at Bayland Community Center (6400 Bissonnet). The center will be open from 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week. You can apply for federal assistance, receive information about resources available and ask for updates on your case at the center. FEMA [...]
City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Hurricane Harvey 2017 Temporary Storm Recovery Information.
Houston Recovers from Harvey The Planning & Development (P&D) family hopes that everyone is safe and well, considering the extreme circumstance our city experienced over the last two weeks. Hurricane Harvey affected all of us one way or another, but it also brought us together. Houstonians witnessed great service, sacrifice, bravery, kindness, and compassion throughout [...]
Solid Waste Management reminds flood victims of the ongoing collection of storm debris. Please place debris at the curb separated into the following piles: • Vegetative Debris – leaves, logs, plants, tree branches (do not bag). • Construction & Demolition Debris – carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses. • Appliances – dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, [...]
To All Houstonians and Community Partners, In the aftermath of a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions, the people of Houston have inspired the nation with their determination, selflessness, and camaraderie. Hurricane Harvey has affected us all deeply, and the road to recovery will surely be a long one. We can find hope, however, in the [...]
If you are need of shelter as Houston continues to experience flood conditions as a result of Hurricane Harvey, the following locations have established temporary emergency shelters: George R. Brown Convention Center MO Campbell Education Center Holy Name Catholic Church Chinese Community Center Kashmere Garden Library Sunnyside MSC West End MSC Denver Harbor MSC Third [...]
The City of Houston, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, will submit a grant application on behalf of interested homeowners to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant. This grant will request funds for elevation of flood-prone homes. Who Is Eligible? Homeowners must have flood insurance from [...]
