Debris Pick Up

Debris removal trucks are currently working throughout the City picking up vegetative and woody debris. The trucks will make several passes over the coming weeks. A pick up schedule is not available.

Debris will need to be separated and piled into vegetative debris and fencing. 

Debris should not obstruct roadways, sidewalks, or ditches. If you have a ditch line, piles should be on the side closer to your home. 
To prevent injuries and damage during debris removal, do not place debris near or on: fire hydrants, mailboxes, meters, mailboxes, sprinklers, trees, or other structures.
The City is not picking up construction and demoliton debris related to structural damage. Residential property owners should coordinate with their insurance companies, construction companies, or third-party waste contractors.
The City is not picking up any storm debris from commercial or industrial companies. Those companies should coordinate with their insurance companies or third-party waste contractors.

Household garbage will be picked up by Waste Connections on your normal service days.

Available Assistance

Residents in both Galveston and Harris Counties are eligible for assistance.

FEMA Disaster Assistance

FEMA may be able to help individuals with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). They may also qualify for help with childcare, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses.

DisasterAssistance.gov Download the FEMA App, or call 800-621-3362.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Individuals may be eligible for a low-interest disaster recovery loan through the SBA for damaged and destroyed assets in a declared disaster. These include repair and replacement costs for real estate, personal property, machinery, equipment, inventory, and business assets.

lending.sba.gov or call 833-572-0502

Permit Fees Waived

Permit fees for repairs from Hurricane Beryl will be waived through August 5, 2024.

Galveston County Residents: roofing contractors are required to provide the permits department a WPI-8 from Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for roof repairs of 100 square feet or more or whole replacements to close out permits.

Permits for fences being replaced in the same location will not require a permit, unless the new fence is more than 7 feet tall. Fences taller than 7 feet require a permit and a windstorm certification. Relocating or extending fences will require a permit.

Registered contractors should provide the “Contractor License Registration” form as proof of city registration to residents.