Westlake Resident Update: Hurricane Laura

Here in Texas we are in the height of hurricane season, and the memory of Hurricanes Harvey and Imelda still ring in the minds of Houstonians. With TS Marco bouncing west along the Louisiana coastline towards Texas, and Hurricane Laura strengthening as it approaches the Texas/Louisiana border, Westlake Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Westlake MUD 1) wanted to update all residents that they are monitoring the situation in conjunction with the District operator, Inframark.

• Westlake MUD 1 and Inframark are continuously monitoring Hurricane Laura as it is expected to make landfall Wednesday night/Thursday morning.
• In preparation, Inframark has serviced the generator at the water plant. Loss of service is not expected. Residents should report any issues with utility service to Inframark’s 24-hour dispatch line, 281-398-8211.
• If you have irrigation or sprinkler systems, pool auto-fills, or other systems that are water-use heavy, make sure you turn them off prior to the storms so they are not operating and potentially wasting water.
• Residents should fuel vehicles and generators now.

For updated storm tracking and weather alerts, residents can go to Space City Weather
https://spacecityweather.com/

MAKE A PLAN

• Review your family’s emergency plan, including what you will do if you stay or if you evacuate.
  • Remember to take into account that social distancing is still needed for COVID-19.
• Make sure you have prepared by making an emergency kit. You can follow one of the following guidelines:
  • https://www.national-hurricane-center.org/hurricane-awareness/hurricane-checklist
  • https://www.fema.gov/news-release/20200220/proper-emergency-kit-essential-hurricane-preparedness
  • Do not forget about special items for babies, elderly and medically fragile family members
• Know where important documents are and take pictures of your property for insurance purposes.
• If you live in an evacuation zone (Zip Zone) and will need assistance evacuating for a storm that threatens our region, now is the time to call 2-1-1 or go online to register for assistance.

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