Updated on August 9, 2024
City of Wharton Hurricane Beryl Debris Collection Wrap Up
Wharton, TX, August 9, 2024 –
The City of Wharton’s debris collection contractor has started to wrap up collection from Hurricane Beryl. All storm-related debris should have been moved to the right of way as of Friday, August 9, 2024. The City of Wharton’s debris collection contractor has begun marking all ineligible debris piles with a fluorescent orange X. All freshly cut vegetative debris is considered ineligible and will be identified by the orange X. The ineligible debris will be picked up by Green for Life (GFL) when normal brush pickup resumes. The ineligible debris must be cut into four-foot lengths per City Ordinance for collection.
As always for proper and timely collection, please ensure that all tree limb debris is kept separate from any other garbage. If you have anything mixed with limbs such as construction debris or metal items, it will not be collected. If you have bagged leaves and small limbs, the bags must be placed separately from limb piles. We ask for your patience during this time.
As we continue our collective recovery from Hurricane Beryl's impact, here are some reminders and updates to ensure everyone stays informed and safe. Your cooperation and patience are key as we work together to rebuild and restore our community.
Needs:
FEMA
Disaster Recovery Center
For Wharton County Residents
Opens
Saturday, July 27, 2024
@1pm
Wharton Civic Center
Meeting Room A & B
1924 North Fulton St.
Wharton, Texas 77488
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides nutritious foods at no cost to low-income Texas while supporting United States agriculture producers. For more information call 361-578-0591.
Need help replacing or repairing your Weather head?
Report Storm Damage:
PLEASE COMPLETE THE DAMAGE REPORT. The Texas Department of Emergency Management is collecting surveys to assess the extent of the damage to the area. These surveys will determine whether the local threshold for assistance from FEMA has been met.
We encourage residents and businesses to submit information about their property damage at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/
Power:
We are beginning to see progress as CenterPoint continues its efforts to restore power. CenterPoint has advised that they have crews working around the clock until power is restored. In addition to monitoring the outage websites and signing up for alerts, please follow them on social media for additional updates.
CenterPoint Storm Center
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)
Report downed power lines by calling 713-207-2222.
For updates on service restoration, sign up for CenterPoint’s Power Alert Service.
Generator Safety:
Unfortunately, extended power outages can lead to emergencies involving carbon monoxide poisoning. Even when generators are placed outside, they can still be dangerous if used incorrectly.
Here are some crucial tips:
- Keep generators at least 20 feet away from your home.
- Ensure the exhaust is pointed away from windows and doors.
- Never run a generator inside your home or in enclosed spaces like garages.
Cooling Center:
Cooling Centers are now closed.
Household Waste:
Monday's Trash route will be collected on Thursday of this week, and then the schedule will return to normal.
City Facilities and Services:
City Hall and the Municipal Court have continued regular services during regular operating times.
Declaration of Disaster:
City of Wharton Mayor Tim Barker has signed a Declaration of Disaster in response to Hurricane Beryl on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Heat Advisory:
Please drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activities during the middle of the day, wear light clothing and sunscreen and check on family and pets.
Staying Informed:
If you are able to access the internet, please continue to monitor www.cityofwharton.com and sign up for alerts at https://smart911.com/
We will also post information on the City of Wharton OEM and Wharton Police Department Facebook pages.