Hurricane Beryl Recovery: Evening Update

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Thank you for your patience as we all work together to get through the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. The following is the latest information from The Woodlands Township.

Township Facilities
The Woodlands Township Town Hall will open for regular hours and operations on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

• The Recreation Center at Bear Branch and The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming both remain closed due to power outages.
• Riva Row Boat House is scheduled to open on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Lakes Edge Boat House remains closed.
• TexasTreeVentures is expected to open on Friday, July 12, 2024.
• The Woodlands Recycling Center is closed for today.
• Please note, Sunny Dayz camp is cancelled for the remainder of the week (July 8-12, 2024).

Township Pools
The following pools are expected to be open on July 11, 2024, operating on a special schedule as noted below. All other swimming pools and spraygrounds remain closed based on power restoration and safety inspections.

• Alden Bridge – Noon to 8 p.m. (traditionally opens at 10 a.m.)
• Forestgate – Noon to 6 p.m.
• Sawmill – Noon to 8 p.m. (traditionally opens at 10 a.m.)
• Windvale – Noon to 8 p.m. (traditionally opens at 10 a.m.)
• Falconwing – Noon to 8 p.m. (traditionally opens at 10 a.m.)
• Creekwood – Noon to 6 p.m. (traditionally in-service, but open 7/11)
• Harper’s Landing – Noon to 6 p.m. (traditionally in-service, but open 7/11)
• Lakeside – Noon to 6 p.m.
• Shadowbend – Noon to 6 p.m.
• Timarron Sprayground – Noon to 6 p.m.

The Woodlands Express Park and Ride Service
The Woodlands Express will resume full operations tomorrow, July 11, 2024, from all three park and rides. Please note that due to ongoing issues related to the storm and resulting damage, that it is possible that access to all buildings and indoor restrooms may not be available, so please plan accordingly. There are still many downed trees throughout the Park and Ride lots. We encourage passengers to use caution and park their cars away from areas with downed trees and branches. We encourage you to consider downloading and using our mobile application for ticket purchases, since point of sale equipment may not be available for paper ticket purchases. For more information on our mobile ticketing app, please review here: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/1453/Mobile-Ticketing. For park and ride locations and schedules, please visit https://www.woodlandstransit.com.

Town Center Trolleys
The Town Center Trolleys that circulate in Hughes Landing, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street and other Town Center areas, are expected to resume normal operations on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Rock the Row
Ready to take a break and relax? The Township’s summer concert series, Rock the Row, is on schedule for its first performance of the season, July 11, 2024, 7 to 9 p.m. at Hughes Landing.

Storm Recovery Covenant Requirements
To assist residents in the recovery process, The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration Department has adjusted some of the application and deposit requirements through September 30, 2024, to allow for residents to make repairs to their properties in an expedited manner.

• Tree Removal Application: If a tree or trees are leaning on an owner's lot and/or considered hazardous to residents, owners will be allowed to remove them without having to apply. Please document the damaged/hazardous trees in case proof is needed.
  
• Roofs: Residents still need to apply if replacing an entire roof unless the roof is being repaired with like kind roofing, then there will be no need to apply. A roof application is required if repairing/replacing a roof that is different than the existing roof. These applications will be expedited.
  
• Fence Repairs and Replacement: If a fence is in disrepair on an owner's lot, owners will be allowed to replace them without having to apply, so long as it is in compliance with the allowed height, style and other requirements as set forth in the neighborhood criteria. Entire fence replacement for pool barriers, will require an application and third-party inspection for code compliance and must be applied for by September 30, 2024.
  
• Compliance Deposits: Compliance deposits will be waived during this time for those making repairs following the storm. Applications for minor repairs will be expedited to assist people trying to make emergency repairs. Third Party Code inspections will still be required. Casualty / Damage repairs which are considered to be major, will be processed as normal to ensure repairs are done in compliance with all Standards and Code requirements.

Village Meetings
Due to storm recovery efforts, the following village association meetings have cancelled: Panther Creek (July 11) and Grogan’s Mill (July 15).

Residential Design Review Committee meetings for this week have also been cancelled.

County Assistance for Storm Recovery Debris Removal
The Woodlands Township is not responsible for storm debris pickup. Waste Management will not pickup your storm debris unless it complies with their curbside guidelines. Each county precinct will provide storm debris removal. Residents must submit a Debris Removal Request form to either Harris or Montgomery County depending on your county of residence. It is a requirement to complete this form.

Harris County Debris Removal Request Form: https://harriscoprod.service-now.com/home?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=98a6498687bee510d16e64a83cbb3509

Montgomery County Debris Removal Request Form: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d29e232a390c4c499fa77a130f7c4c7d?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1QFvSkJl2jS9ttyp10kknnIllEvmNoAM8ygplljXQmYb4u7gh4nia3A3U_aem_szcc4oroFL2_lQyvSeyU6A

Storm debris may be placed curbside on the county right-of-way, however, before placing it curbside you MUST separate yard/vegetative debris (tree limbs/branches, pine needles, etc.) from *construction debris (fencing, drywall, etc.). Once you have separated the debris, you may place the yard/vegetative debris curbside on the county right-of-way. Do not place debris in the road or in ditches. This impedes traffic and impacts drainage. Debris will NOT be collected from private property. *Construction and any debris that is not yard/vegetative will not be removed by the county. The homeowner/property owner is responsible for removing this type of debris.

You can also visit our Hurricane Beryl Recovery FAQ for additional information.

FAQ
The Woodlands Township has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions section on our website that addresses many of the questions and concerns we have received from the community. Please visit the link above to see if your questions are answered there regarding local recovery from Hurricane Beryl.

Open Restaurants A number of restaurants have reopened for business! To see the complete list, please see the Visit The Woodlands website.