FLOOD UPDATE #3

 

1. Burnet County will start Monday picking up curbside debris.
   1. Debris must be separated at the curb
      1. Metal materials and appliances (remove all food)
      2. Furniture, cabinets, lumber, siding and sheetrock
      3. Branches and vegetation that can go into a brush chipper

• No hazardous chemicals
• No batteries or tires
• No food or household trash

2. Do not block the streets with dumpsters, debris or PODS.

3. Report lost and found watercraft (boats and jet skis) to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. They have system to track this information.

4. We need property owners to report to City Hall any home that has water/flood damage. We are compiling a Disaster Summary Outline for the State and need to document all homes that have been damaged.  And let us know whether or not your home is covered by flood insurance.

5. We need all property owners with property damage (home or waterfront) to complete and return a building permit application along with a preliminary scope of repair work to City Hall. Repairs requiring electrical, plumbing and air conditioning may require a building permit and code inspection.  Alvin Kahanek, Highland Haven Building Permit Officer, will review these applications and determine if property owners will be required to get a building permit.  Permit applications are available at City Hall or at https://highlandhaventx.com/.  Completed forms can be sent back via email or dropped off at City Hall or in City Hall mail box.

6. If you require any assistance, let us know and we will try to connect you with a group of volunteers. All non-resident volunteer groups must be registered with the Emergency Operations Center, Volunteer Group Coordinator, 830-693-4381.

7. SAFETY FIRST! This advisory from Marble Falls EMS.  Use protective equipment including gloves and sturdy shoes while handling debris.  Watch out for sharp objects and slippery surfaces. Please check on the safety of your neighbors!  We have had a number of EMS calls due to accidents during cleanup efforts.

8. Report any suspicious activity to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office immediately. We have requested additional law enforcement presence, so you will see Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, Burnet County Constable’s Office and the Department of Public Safety to patrol our community.

9. All resident volunteers are asked to report their work hours. This info is an important part of our disaster report to the State.  Betty Ward, Lorinda Peters and Noveleen Parker have been assisting with gathering this info.  You can drop off volunteer time sheets to Jeannie Gruetzner at City Hall.  Be sure to include your name, work dates and work hours as well as what/where you were working.  Also report any materials, food, drink, vehicle mileage or anything else along with the estimated value for such.  This includes time and costs associated with evacuation assistance, shelter operations, City Hall assistance, flood coordination meetings, damage review/assessment, homeowner cleanup assistance or anything else associated with the flood event.

10. Highland Haven Water System water is approved for drinking. Our licensed operator, Ricky Rowe of Sunset Utilities, has been closely monitoring our water quality.  If you observe a water system leak, please report this water emergency immediately to 830-265-4366.  This number is answered 24 hours a day.

11. Homes using private water wells for drinking water may consider getting this water tested. Well owners can contact the Central Texas Groundwater District.  They have the ability to test and can give directions for treating a private well, 512-756-4900.

12. Please let us know if your neighbor’s house has flood damage and your neighbor has not been onsite to review the damage or start cleanup. We will follow-up with them by phone and email.