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UNINCORPORATED GALVESTON COUNTY – Storm Debris Clean-Up

Starting Monday (9/20), crews from Galveston County Road & Bridge will pick up storm-related VEGETATIVE debris from curbside.

Please note the following requirements:

  • Only residents of unincorporated areas of Galveston County are eligible for this service.
  • All other areas must contact their cities for assistance.
  • Only VEGETATIVE related debris will be picked up (i.e. fallen or up rooted trees, broken or hanging limbs directly damaged by storm winds).
  • No plastic bags
  • Place debris between the ditches and road. DO NOT block mailboxes or fire hydrants
  • This effort will continue for 2 weeks. Ending on October 1st.
  • Household “C&D”, white goods, and E-waste will not be picked up.

 

 

For questions, please contact (281) 534-4152

Tropical Storm Nicholas Weakens As It Departs SE Texas

Here is the current advisory on Tropical Storm Nicholas. Elevated tides and coastal flooding will continue to impact beaches and waterways. The threat for heavy rains and flooding has diminished for today.

Hurricane Nicholas: Update 9/13/2021 Evening

Nicholas is now a Cat 1 hurricane and will likely bring higher than expected winds, especially along the coast. Landfall near Matagorda Bay is expected around midnight. Galveston County is still under a Tropical Storm Warning. Residents are encouraged to limit travel overnight.