HOUSTON. Texas. – The electricity emergency came to an end, but the lack thereof Water Broken pipes and low pressure is a major problem that does not stop in many Houston homes.
For this reason, local authorities, together with private initiative, have opened several distribution centers for the vital liquid and food, here is the list:
Payments on Sunday 21 February:
- Starting at 2:00 PM at Butler Stadium, the city of Houston and Harris County will distribute water.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 2.
- On Sundays from 10am, food will be distributed at the Leonel Castillo Community Center at 2101 South Street. Visitors are asked to wait in their car while food is delivered.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 3
Archbishop Fiorenza Park – 4025 Eldridge Pkwy
Bear Creek Pioneers Park – 3535 War Memorial Drive
Arthur Story Park – 7400 W Sam Houston Pkwy S.
Weekly Park – 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress
Houston Food Bank
This Sunday a super distribution center will be held in the NRG stadium from 9 a.m. and until 1 p.m. or while supplies last. Deliveries will be made at entrance 9 of the stadium located at 8510 Kirby Dr., doors open at 07:00.
Burns Original BBQ
The Burns family will be giving away meals along with BossLife, World Central Kitchen and Certified 1501 ENT. on Sunday February 21 for at least 2,000 people. The drop-off will be at Burns Original Bar-B-Que at 8307 De Priest Street.
Katy
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the food distribution commencing at 10:00 am, in partnership with West Houston Assistance Ministries 21000 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77449.
Alief Crump
Food serving at Alief Crump Stadium from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Missouri City
Bottled water distribution in Missouri City at 2:00 PM.
1522 TX Pkwy and Fire Station # 2 12043 McLain Blvd.
Other important numbers:
Houston Food Bank (832) 369-9390
Galveston County Food Bank (409) 945-4232
Southeast Texas Food Bank (409) 839-8777
Tenant law (713) 595-0300 x 309
Salvation Army of Houston (713) 752-0677
Noticias 45 informed you at the time:
The mayor and city government provided important information to help people recover from the freezing temperatures and days no water or electricity.
Houston will likely remain under a boiling water advisory until Monday, Feb. 22. People should not consume tap water until it has been boiled in hot water for several minutes. It’s safe to shower.
Like electricity is restored In more homes and businesses, broken pipes and a lack of water can cause significant damage. Call 311 to report water leaks.
All Houstonians can help by conserving water use to increase water pressure in the city.
All solid waste services are suspended except for waste collection. Neighborhood Depository locations will resume services on Friday, February 19, 2021.
The mayor led a citywide plan to distribute water in Houston. Each councilor was given bottled water to distribute in their districts.
The mayor announced that he is working with business leaders to create a fund to help the uninsured and seniors whose homes were damaged due to frozen water pipes.
“My main concern is the uninsured people who suffered a lot of water-related damage to their home when frozen pipes burst and caused damage to the roof and the entire house,” said Mayor Turner.
The Houston Department of Health will resume coronavirus vaccinations this weekend with 4,784 second-dose appointments from February 20-21, 2021. Individuals who received their first dose in the week of January 18-23 will be contacted to schedule appointments.
Those who need help finding a warming center, are homeless, or are medically dependent on power can call 3-1-1 for assistance. Those outside the city of Houston can call 713-837-0311.
