Bellaire City facilities will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 15 and 16. West U City facilities will be closed Monday February 15.
From the City of Bellaire:
Based on current forecasts, City facilities will be closed on Monday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 16, anticipating severe winter weather conditions in our area. There will be no trash or recycling collection services on Monday or Tuesday. Please hold your trash and recyclables until your next regularly scheduled day. If situations improve to where city services can continue on Tuesday, we will let you know as soon as possible.
Public safety services will operate as usual. Please call 911 in the event of an emergency.
The City Hall, Customer Service Center will be available remotely. The telephonic City Council meeting scheduled for February 15, 2021, will meet as scheduled. Please visit www.bellairetx.gov for more information and updates.
Prepare for cold weather now, remember the 4ps: People, Plants, Pets, and Pipes! Stay off the roads during severe weather conditions.
From the City of West University Place:
Due to expected hazardous weather conditions, City offices and the Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, February 15. There will be no trash, recycling or yard waste collection. Please hold your trash until your next regularly scheduled day (Thursday, February 18). More information on cold weather safety, preparation and weather updates can be found at www.weather.gov. City updates will be provided at www.westutx.gov.
The National Weather Service is predicting south east Texas will be entering a prolonged period of cold weather starting this weekend and continuing into next week. The City encourages residents to begin preparations to protect the “Four P’s”: people, pets, pipes, and plants.
People:
• Keep warm, stay inside if possible.
• If you need to go out, dress in layers and wear hats, gloves and an appropriate coat.
• Avoid overexertion, as cold weather puts added strain on your body.
Pets:
• Bring pets inside, and move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas.
• Keep adequate food and water available.
Pipes:
• Shut off and drain your irrigation system now. Not sure how to shut off your irrigation system? Click here to view a video or click here to view a PDF.
• Disconnect outdoor hoses, drain and store in protected area.
• Wrap exposed faucets and pipes – including those outside the house or in unheated crawl spaces, attics, garages and other areas.
Plants:
• Bring potted plants inside or store in garage near interior wall to provide extra warmth and protection from wind.
• For cold-sensitive outdoor plants, put down extra mulch and consider covering with a cloth fabric of some kind to shield the plants from wind and frost.
