Council Member Martin is proud to welcome District E's new North Sector Manager, Clarissa Perez, to the team. 

Clarissa graduated from the University of North Texas (UNT) in May 2018. She received two Bachelor of Arts Degrees, one in International Studies with a Focus in Humanitarian Studies and Development and the other in Spanish Language and Literature. 

While at UNT, Clarissa became very involved on campus and maintained various leadership roles such as President of the Rho Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Director of Philanthropy and Service of the Greek Community Board, and Event Coordinator and Secretary of This Ends Now.

 

During her time in undergrad, Clarissa also worked to enhance her professional experience outside of school. She served as an intern with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce and spent her last year with Ross Law Offices, a Denton based criminal defense firm.

 

She looks forward to learning more about the beautiful City of Houston while also utilizing her experience and education to serve the North Sector of District E.

The Harris County Flood Control District worked with Houston TranStar to develop a regional flood warning system that displays local street flooding using Flood Control District rainfall data overlayed on the TranStar traffic map.  

The new system uses data from 170 Flood Control District rainfall gauges. Heavy rainfall (more than ½ inch in 15 minutes) triggers the likelihood of a flooding location in an area. The warning system then displays a pin indicating a flooded street location. The program updates every 15 minutes.

On Thursday, August 16, Kingwood First Responders hosted a Back to School Bash at River Grove Park. Families had the opportunity to visit with officers and representatives from Harris County Precinct 4, Houston Fire Department, Humble Independent School District Police Department, and the Houston Police Department. 

Houston Police Department Kingwood Division coordinated fun and engaging activities for all attendees along for community members of all ages a special look at the diverse tasks that our law enforcement tackles each day. It was a great opportunity to interact with the community and local law enforcement to celebrate the end of the summer before school started!

The Houston Public Works Department hosted a community meeting on Thursday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kingwood Community Center. The purpose of the meeting was to educate residents on possible mitigation grant assistance for their homes. Some homes in the area may qualify for FEMA funding for home elevation, and this program is ideal for residents that have severe repetitive flooding. 

The program requires no initial commitment but an application must be completed for consideration. Applications are then submitted on a rolling basis and the selection process will determine if the applicant is eligible.

  

For more information on how to apply or if you have any questions about the program, please contact the Hazard Mitigation Office at (713) 470-9762 or via email at  [email protected]. 

Last Friday, Council Member Martin and staff had the chance to visit with Governor Greg Abbott to thank him personally for his assistance to the Lake Houston area with taking an active role in the District's Post-Harvey recovery efforts. The Governor has been instrumental in helping the Lake Houston Area obtain two critical seats on the San Jacinto River Authority, ordered the emergency dredging of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River which is scheduled to start Saturday, September 1, and the Governor continues to be a close partner in discussions for plans that would further protect our area from future flooding.

 

Council Member Martin's visit was timely as Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, and the Harris County Flood Bond Program was passed by voters later that evening.

 

Thank you again Governor Greg Abbott for all you and your office have done, and continue to do for the Lake Houston area, as we begin dredging of the San Jacinto River.