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HIGH ISLAND Planned Power Outage Monday June 7th 7AM to 7PM

FROM ENTERGY:

The new substation, the new High Island Substation will replace the existing Himex Substation, which will be de-energized during the transition. The new substation will increase the total capacity from 42 MVA to 75 MVA at the current Himex Substation. Entergy will also upgrade the existing transmission line from 68 kV to 138 kV. This project has been ongoing since March 2020 to construct the new High Island Substation and upgrade the existing transmission line to handle the new substation’s increased capacity. While most of the work has been done without service interruptions to customers, crews will need to de-energize the existing Himex Substation while we complete the work to safely transfer service over to the new High Island Substation.

Customer Service: 1 (800) 368-3749

Happy EMS Week Galveston County Health District EMS!!!

Our dedicated Galveston County Health District EMS responded to nearly nearly 18,000 calls in 2020. That included 14,888 emergency calls and 3,010 non-emergency calls. Providing timely and efficient care, while being compassionate and helping our neighbors, is at the core of our EMS service. Thank you to the men and women who serve each day to keep our community safe and healthy. Your unwavering commitment is inspiring and appreciated!

LEAGUE CITY New Flood Gauges Just In Time For Hurricane Season

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?
Six new flood gauges are being placed in League City just in time for hurricane season. Three will be in the Clear Creek watershed, and three in the Dickinson Bayou watershed. All gauges being installed by Tuesday, May 11, weather permitting. Once installed and operational, data from these flood gauges will be published on harriscountyfws.org. Residents can check the site to track
water levels during high rainfall event.

The Galveston County Parks Department Works To Improve Our County Parks

The Galveston County Parks Department is constantly working to improve our County parks and create more space for residents to enjoy. In Carbide Park, crews have recently started clearing an overgrown area that will soon become a scenic picnic area for families.
For more information about the Parks and Cultural Services Department, you can call 409-934-8100.