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Debris Removal - Kingwood

Debris Removal - Kingwood
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By: Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Published: Sep 16, 2008, 3:00pm

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DEBRIS HOTLINE

Please call (800) 207-2325 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. You may leave a message and someone will return the call the next business day.

Debris on Residence's Property
Q: A tree is blocking my driveway
Q: Trees down in my yard
Q: Tree fell on my house
Q: Tree in/on roof
A: Debris haulers are not allowed to remove debris from Residence's property. Debris must be placed on the right of way for pick up. The right-of-way is defined as the property generally located between the edge of residence's property line, a sidewalk, or ditch and the street.
Options for Residence
- Residence to move debris to the right-of-way
- Hire private contractor to move the debris to the right-of-way
- If you have a disability, please contact volunteer groups to move the debris to the right-of-way
Volunteer Group Contact Info: CERT
Misty Gunn, CERT Coordinator
Misty.gunn@oem.hctx.net
(832)276-7696 cell (713) 881-3100 (ask for Misty Gunn)

Debris
Debris Type: Vegetative Debris (branches, limbs, and shrubbery), Household White Goods (appliances), Household Hazardous Waste (paints, cans, aerosol sprays, batteries, etc.), & Construction Debris (shingles, sidings, treated wood, etc.).
Q: My debris was NOT picked up, however my neighbor's was.
A: Debris should be kept in separate piles and stacked away from water, meters, utility lines, etc. Tree limbs should be cut in 10' pieces. Household Hazardous waste should be gathered and disposed of at Household Hazardous Waste events. Call 713.290.3000 to find the next scheduled event.

Power Line/Power Pole
Q: Tree resting on power line
Q: Power pole down
A: Residence to contact Power Company. If life threatening, call 911.
Power Company Contact Info: Centerpoint
(713)207-2222


Blocked Roads
Q: Tree across roadway
A: We will report it to the city/county

Insurance/Funding
Q: I don't have insurance
Q: I don't have the funds to fix the damages
A: Resident may contact FEMA IA (Individual Assistance) Program
FEMA IA Contact 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or
www.fema.gov







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