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Harris County Flood Control District Statement Regarding Hurricane Rita
September 21, 2005
The Harris County Flood Control District is an engineering, construction and maintenance organization created to reduce flood risks for citizens living near primary drainage systems, such as creeks and bayous, in Harris County. Questions regarding evacuations, shelters and emergency preparedness are most appropriately answered by your local Office of Emergency Management. However, Flood Control District officials are available to discuss on-going projects, which include channel improvements, storm water detention basins and buyouts that lessen the risk of flooding every day.
The District continuously inspects its drainage channels and detention basins, and there are no critical functional problems. The systems are ready for rainfall. The District has recently completed the latest round of seasonal maintenance (primarily mowing) of its channels and basins. Furthermore, significant progress on major construction projects is providing residents a level of protection greater than ever before. Since Tropical Storm Allison, more than 2,000 homes have been purchased by the District, often with the help of partnerships with other government agencies, and families have moved to higher ground.
During Hurricane Rita, the District will be in communication with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, National Weather Service and other agencies to assist in assessing the status of the District's drainage facilities and potential flood levels.
Once the hurricane has passed, the District will assess the situation and take whatever steps are necessary to get the channels and detention basins ready for the next storm.
Members of the media may contact Heather Saucier at 713-684-4078 or 832-256-8697.
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