Today is four years since the tragic events at Santa Fe High School. Please join Galveston County in remembering the victims and their families as we pray for the entire Santa Fe Community.
May we never forget.
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Mainland Heavy Trash Day May 21st
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Galveston County is offering a FREE Heavy Trash Event on May 20th from 8am – 5pm and May 21st from 8am – noon. The event will take place at Bayshore Park located at 5437 FM646, Bacliff, Texas 77518.
Items Accepted:
– Heavy Trash
– Debris
– Heavy Brush
– Wood
– Brush
– Furniture
Items NOT Accepted
– Hazardous Materials
– Paint
– Electronic Waste
– Automotive Fluids
– Batteries
– Commercial Tires
– Household Trash
NO COMMERCIAL LOADS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
For additional information about this event or the items accepted, please contact the Galveston County Nuisance Abatement Office at 409-766-4509.
Hurricane Preparedness Week Day 2: Make a Plan
Making a plan specifically designed for your family’s needs is one of the first steps in preparing for hurricane season.
Take some time this week – Hurricane Preparedness Week – to make sure you have a hurricane evacuation plan. The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone or if you’re in a home that would be unsafe during a hurricane. If you are, figure out where you’d go and how you’d get there if told to evacuate. You do not need to travel hundreds of miles. Identify someone, perhaps a friend or relative who doesn’t live in an evacuation zone or unsafe home, and coordinate with them to use their home as your evacuation destination. Be sure to account for your pets, as most local shelters do not permit them. Put the plan in writing for you and those you care about. Click for tools to help develop your plan: www.GCOEM.org
Afternoon Showers Today
Keep an eye out for some much needed rain this afternoon as spring storms are expected to push through this afternoon.
Emergency Supply Tax Free Weekend
This Weekend is the time to check your emergency plans and build a kit to meet the needs of your family. The State of Texas Sales Tax Holiday is April 23 – 25.
