The Flood Control District is a special purpose district providing flood damage reduction projects with appropriate regard for community and natural values
Harris County, Texas
Joined June 2015
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Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Welcome to Houston! 😎 Cool people. 🤗 Warm hospitality.
🥵 HOT SUMMERS ❗️🥵
Please be weather aware this week. Temperatures will reach the high ‘90’s and the Heat Index will feel closer to 110 degrees. Hydrate and follow safety precautions from local public safety partners.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Don’t let the summer heat take you by surprise. As temperatures rise, taking precautions can make a big difference. Keep yourself and others safe by staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors during peak sun hours, and checking in on those who may be more vulnerable. ☀️
ALT Texas Heat, #READY4ANYTHING, Never leave kids or pets unattended in a vehicle, Know the symptoms of heat related illnesses, Wear lightweight, loose fitting and light colored clothing, Stay hydrated.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Floodwaters can be deeper and more dangerous than they appear. 🌧️⚠️ Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult, and 12 inches can carry away a small car. Never drive through flooded roads. Turn Around, Don’t Drown. 🚗💦 #StayWeatherAware
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Stay one step ahead of flooding! 🌧️📲 Sign up for our partners’ alerts through the Flood Warning System at fwsalerts.org to receive real time updates and make sure you are following @hcfcd for the latest information to keep you and your family safe. 💛
ALT Sign up to receive alerts from flood warning system, fwsalerts.org
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
One of the many roles of our Homeless Outreach Team is partnering with @hcfcd Flood Control to safely manage sensitive situations involving the unhoused in high-risk flooding areas. In this instance, HOT provided resources, & helped relocate individuals out of harm’s way.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
📲 #إذا_فعلت_شيئًا_واحدًا، ضع خطة طوارئ عائلية! احفظ أرقام هواتف الجميع، وحدد نقطة تجمع، وتأكد من أن الجميع يعرف الخطة. الاستعداد يحافظ على تواصل عائلتك ويجعلها جاهزة لأي طارئ. ✨
ALT ضع خطة عائلية. إذا كنت ستفعل شيئًا واحدًا هذا الأسبوع: اكتب كيف ستتواصل عائلتك في حالة الطوارئ. قم بتضمين أرقام الهواتف، أماكن الاجتماع، وجهة اتصال خارج المدينة. احتفظ بنسخة في محفظتك وحقيبة الطوارئ. #إذا_فعلت_شيئًا_واحدًا
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Rain is expected to continue through this evening, stay ahead of the weather and plan your route.
✔️ Check NWS Houston updates: weather.gov/hgx/ ☔
✔️ Monitor traffic live with TranStar: bit.ly/TranStarMap 📱
#HouWX #TXWX
ALT Know Before You Go
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Great conversation and hands-on learning yesterday at a flood mitigation event co-hosted by @hcfcd. The discussion underscored the importance of community engagement in successful flood resilience efforts, while also highlighting several flood mitigation tools currently on the market.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Today, my office attended the ribbon cutting for the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Reduction Plan. This project was nearly 30 years in the making, and includes a beautiful greenspace for recreation in addition to the important flood mitigation components for our community along the White Oak Bayou. Thank you to @hcfcd, the Army Corps of Engineers, and all the elected officials who worked together on this project over the many years.
@WesleyHuntTX @AmyPeck @houparksboard
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Great energy from our #ForUsTree partners at @hcfcd Tree Planting Competition in Tomball 🌱
Teams planted hundreds of trees, boosting flood resilience & healthier communities.
Learn more: forustreehtx.org
#UrbanForestry #FloodResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #HARC
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Your Tax Dollars at Work ✅
Precinct 3 recently joined the @hcfcd to celebrate a huge milestone, the completion of the Little Cypress Creek tributary project in Northwest Harris County. 🏗️💧
Commissioner Ramsey led the charge in 2024 in prioritizing the restoration of flood management systems across Harris County, known today as Maintenance Matters.
Check out the video for more details on this project!
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Thank you, Tina Petersen, for your leadership and dedication to reducing flood risk and protecting residents across Harris County. Your historic leadership and commitment to building a more resilient future continue to make a lasting impact on our community. @hcfcd
#WomensHistory
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
NEW FROM @NWSHouston | FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:15 PM.
‼️ Turn around, don't drown ‼️
‼️ Do not drive on flooded roads ‼️
More: inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i…
ALT Map of Harris County with storms showing in the northeastern side of the county.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Great news for Pct. 2! @hcfcd planted 3,500 native trees around the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin, complementing the new trail we added last year.
It's part of #ForUsTree led by @HARCresearch bringing greener, more flood-resilient spaces to underserved areas.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Thank you to Dr. Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), for her presentation at our November chapter meeting. @hcfcd
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Honored to join @RepFletcher and @RepRickLarsen to discuss the Buffalo Bayou & Tributaries Resiliency Study. Together with @HCFCD and @USACEHQ, we’re working to reduce flood risk in the Buffalo Bayou area after Hurricane Harvey’s devastating floods. #Houston #Resiliency
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Our thanks to our Board, Attendees, Volunteers and Harris County Commissioners @hcpct1 @HarrisCoPct3 @HarrisCoPct2 @HCPrecinct4
County Directors with @hcfcd @harrishealth @HCTRA @WorksHoust17203 @AirportsHouston Hagerty Consulting Harris County Engineering
Underwriter Sponsors @FifthThird @HoustonDynamo OMEGA ENGINEERS, INC.
For a successful Infrastructure Summit & Expo!
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Flooding in Houston can occur rapidly, and even a few inches of rain can cause significant problems. I encourage you to sign up for free flood alerts from the Harris County Flood Control District so you can stay informed and safe before the water rises.
👉 SIGN UP: harriscountyfws.org/
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Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
The @TXGLO was proud to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin with our Harris County partners, @HarrisCoPct2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, @HCEngDept, and @hcfcd Executive Director Tina Petersen.
Our agency has helped Harris County with more than $42 million through various @HUDgov grants towards the Lauder Basin to increase flood protection in Aldine.
Every day, we're helping to put recovery and mitigation funding to work for Texas communities affected by flooding and other disasters.
Harris County Flood Control District retweeted
Rainy conditions continue this morning Harris County. Stay aware and follow @NWSHouston for real-time updates:
⚠️ Be cautious while driving
⚠️ Flooding is possible in low-lying areas.
⚠️ Ponding on roadways could lead to hydroplaning
