How to Request Storm Debris Pick Up in Your Neighborhood, Shelters and More

July 08 2024

Updated: July 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM CT

The Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management is actively working to respond to the effects of Beryl across the County.

Debris Collection

Due to the effects of Hurricane Beryl, Fort Bend County Road and Bridge is coordinating the collection and removal of disaster debris within Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Road & Bridge will begin debris collection and removal beginning early next week. In order to recycle as many materials as possible, residents are asked to separate disaster debris into the following piles:

Construction and Demolition Materials
Electronic Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
White Goods
Vegetative materials (trees, limbs, brush, leaves, etc.)

DO NOT MIX OR PLACE NORMAL HOUSEHOLD TRASH WITH STORM DEBRIS CURBSIDE.

Normal Household Trash: Normal household waste, recyclables and bagged debris of any kind will not be collected with your storm debris. Please continue to follow the your normal garbage removal schedule.

Please note that this operation is ONLY for disaster debris. Please do not attempt to place garbage or other household refuse with the disaster debris, as it will not be accepted, and will delay your storm debris collections. Regular trash removal services in the community will continue as scheduled.

Please place the debris piles at the curb in the public right-of-way (not in ditches) in front of your home or business as soon as possible. Please do not block any public utility such as fire hydrants, water valves, road signs, etc. If properly separated, it will be picked up by crews.

For roadway debris removal requests and to report roadway damages in Fort Bend County, contact Fort Bend County Road and Bridge:

Phone: 281-342-4513
Online: Click here to submit request

For non-emergency requests to the Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management office:

Phone: 281-342-6185
Email: eoc@fbctx.gov

To report roadway debris within the City of Fulshear:

Phone: 281-346-1796

To report roadway debris within the City of Katy:

Phone: 281-391-4848 (City of Katy non-emergency dispatch)

Fort Bend County Homeland Security

and Emergency Management

For the latest updates concerning Beryl and its effects on Fort Bend County, including up-to-date roadway advisories for the County, follow the Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management office on Facebook at facebook.com/fbcoem.

Emergency Alerts for Fort Bend County

There are two ways to register to receive emergency warnings if you live, work, or visit Fort Bend County:

Register online for alerts by visiting fbcoem.org/fbc-alert
- Register, manage your profile, add locations, or maintain your account
Sign up by texting "FBCALERT" to 888777 to sign up via text-message
- You can always finish your profile online later

Relief During Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 by the US National Weather Service-Houston Galveston. With heat index values up to 105°F, the heat wave could cause dangerous conditions due to the widespread loss of power and A/C. Please click the image below to learn more about how the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Building C has been designated as an emergency shelter for residents who have been affected by Hurricane Beryl. For information about cooling centers across the region, please click here.

Additional Resources

CenterPoint power outage tracker: CLICK HERE
To report downed power lines, call 713-207-2222
Municipal Utility District/Utility District: mdswater.com/districts
Fort Bend County Levee Districts: CLICK HERE
For the non-emergency Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office line, call 281-341-4665
Fort Bend County rainfall and river level gauges: CLICK HERE
Regional Flood Warning System: CLICK HERE (Please select “Agency – ALL” to access Fort Bend County gauges)
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston: weather.gov/hgx