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Fort Bend County Secures Over $17 Million in Mitigation Funding from Texas General Land Office
Judge KP George to Announce Awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office
Fort Bend County Press Conference
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Announce Awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office
(FORT BEND, TX) — Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a press conference to announce the awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office (GLO). The press conference will take place on Tuesday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m., at the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, located at 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469.
Fort Bend County has been determined eligible by the GLO for Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. This funding will be allocated to several critical infrastructure projects designed to enhance flood resilience and improve community safety. The projects include:
- Levee Improvement District #10 Erosion Repair
- Mustang Bayou Detention Basin
- Steep Bank Creek Erosion Repair
These projects are part of Fort Bend County's ongoing commitment to safeguarding the community against natural disasters and improving disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Press Conference to Announce Regional Mitigation Funds
Who: Fort Bend County Judge KP George
When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
Where: FBC Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Announce Awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office
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Disaster Exemptions Avaialble Following Recent Storms
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County Judge's Office to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Lowering Property Taxes During the Recovery of Hurricane Beryl
Fort Bend County Press Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 22, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and FBC Central Appraisal District Announce Tax Disaster Exemptions for Residents Affected by Hurricane Beryl
(FORT BEND, TX) - Fort Bend County Judge KP George and The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District will hold a press conference to announce the availability of Tax Disaster Exemptions for Fort Bend County residents affected by the recent Major Disaster Declarations. The press conference will take place on Monday, July 22, at 11:30 a.m., at the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management, located at 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469.
Properties physically impacted by the hurricane may be eligible to receive a temporary exemption under Tax Code Section 11.35. This exemption allows for a reduction in the appraised value of the property. Residents can find Form 50-312, Temporary Exemption Property Damaged by Disaster, on the FBCAD.org website on the “Forms” page under “Additional Exemptions.” Completed forms should be returned to the Appraisal District either in person, by US mail, or by email to info@fbcad.org.
On July 6, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced an update to the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl, which includes Fort Bend County. In response to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl, Fort Bend County filed its own Disaster Declaration on July 8, 2024. Furthermore, on July 9, 2024, President Biden issued a
Major Disaster Declaration for Texas, approving federal funding assistance for Fort Bend County.
Additionally, Governor Abbott also issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Alberto on June 19, 2024, that included Fort Bend County, which will allow residents to apply for the exemption as well.
PRESS CONFERENCE DETAILS
WHO:
- Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
WHAT:
- Press Conference Announcing Disaster Tax Exemptions
WHEN:
- Monday, July 22, 2024, @ 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
- Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469
Contact: For more information, please contact the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District at info@fbcad.org or visit the website at www.FBCAD.org.
Hurricane Beryl Press Conferences
FEMA Amends Disaster Declaration to Give Fort Bend County Residents the Ability to Apply for Hurricane Beryl Assistance
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Hurricane Beryl Recovery Food, Water, and Cleaning Supplies Distribution
Hurricane Beryl Recovery
Food, Water, and Cleaning Supplies Distribution
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Holds Press Conference Addressing FEMA Assistance to Residents
Fort Bend County Press Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 13, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Holds Press Conference Addressing FEMA Assistance to Residents
(FORT BEND, TX) – Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a press conference on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469, to address concerns regarding FEMA assistance to County residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
WHO: Fort Bend County Judge KP George
WHAT: Press Conference: FEMA Assistance to Residents
WHERE: Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
307 Fort St.
Richmond, TX 77469
WHEN: Saturday, July 13, 2024 @ 1:00 p.m.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and County Officials Hold Press Conference on Recovery Efforts
Fort Bend County Press Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 12, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and County Officials Hold Press Conference on Relief Efforts
(FORT BEND, TX) – Fort Bend County Judge KP George, along with key county officials, will hold a press conference on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469 to report on the County’s recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
WHO: Fort Bend County Judge KP George and County Officials
WHAT: Press Conference: Fort Bend County Recovery Efforts
WHERE: Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
307 Fort St.
Richmond, TX 77469
WHEN: Friday, July 12, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m.