Fayette County Opens Recovery Hotline 979-968-1809

The Office of Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka issued the following statement moments ago:

Fayette County is now in recovery phase following a historic crest of the Colorado River on Monday, August 28, 2017.

Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka held a meeting with all key staff and partners around Fayette County this morning, August 29, 2017, including representatives from cities within the county, County Commissioners, Sheriff’s Department, Justices of the Peace, and all other departments of the County Government.

Fayette County is opening up a Fayette County Recovery Hotline for all residents in Fayette County to call throughout the Recovery phase. Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate to the recovery effort should also call the Recovery Hotline.

Fayette County Recovery Hotline 979-968-1809

HUMAN SAFETY

The primary concern of the County and local jurisdictions is human safety. It is mandatory that flooded residences and business not be reentered by owners until they have been inspected by appropriate county and local resources. These safety checks take time and require coordination of multiple agencies (including water services, gas companies, electric providers and others). As sections of homes are available for re-entry, we will communicate those re-entries to home owners.

SEEKING DISASTER DECLARATION

The County is taking all steps necessary to seek a Disaster Declaration. These steps also take time, requiring surveying and quantification of damage before such a declaration can be requested. After receiving a Disaster Declaration, the County will have access to more federal programs and resources.