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Need assistance to remove storm debris in Houston? Here’s who you can call

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 08: Residents assess a fallen tree in their in their neighborhood after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell, 2024 Getty Images)

HOUSTON – As Houston residents continue to pick up the pieces of debris left behind by Hurricane Beryl, officials want to remind those physically unable to remove debris are not alone and can call for help.

MORE: Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund to aid victims

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According to the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, there is assistance offered for those who cannot remove debris or “muck and gut” their property themselves.

The following type of assistance is offered:

  • Cutting fallen trees
  • Drywall, flooring, or appliance removal
  • Tarping roofs
  • Mold mitigation

SEE ALSO: Cleaning up storm debris? Here’s how to get it removed in Harris County

Residents can call the Houston OEM’s Crisis Cleanup hotline at 979-217-3791 and learn more by visiting their website.


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Historian, educator, writer, expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer, essayist, film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar. Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue.

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