Fort Bend County leaders said Pecan Grove was among the hardest-hit neighborhoods by Hurricane Beryl, which left hundreds of thousands without power and working to recover from the aftermath.
Nick NatarioFort Bend County plans to start cleaning debris after Hurricane Beryl destroyed neighborhoods and left hundreds of thousands without power.Fort Bend County plans to start picking up debris caused by Hurricane Beryl this weekend.In Pecan Grove, many of the tall trees that once provided cover for the community are now littered around the neighborhood. One of those nearly fell into Natalie Campbell's living room.
County leaders said a large number of people across the county lost power, reaching 250,000 at one point.County Judge K.P. George told ABC13 that more than 100,000 had power restored 24 hours after the storm hit on Monday. George said as many as 150,000 remain in the dark on Tuesday. "Start getting that stuff out there now. Start putting it out to the curb," Fort Bend County emergency management coordinator Greg Babst explained.
"We are not going to get into a private property to collect," George explained. Also, don't throw trash in with it because it won't get picked up.With no power and poor cell phone service, many are racing to stores. If you drive around the county, the long line may give away the type of business before you see it."There is no need for panicking or panicking purchasing," George said.
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