Important Community Announcements:

Residents,

At the October 9th Board Meeting, the Board and attendees discussed the devastation of Harvey within the community. Here is a link, http://www.grandlakeslife.com/documents.asp?id=460170&page=1, of maps for MUD 1, 2 & 4 provided by Costello Inc. that attended the meeting on behalf of your MUD Boards of Directors (MUD 1, 2, & 4).

The Association would like any resident that experienced flooding to contact us via email with you name, address, and contact information. We are collecting a database and will be reaching out to various entities such as FEMA and Fort Bend County.

We know that a number of residents have had their debris removed. And properties assess by FEMA inspectors within the community. However, we’d like reach out on your behalf as well.

Below are a few phone numbers of entities discussed at the October 9th meeting:

FEMA
(800) 621-3362
Hours of Operation: 7am -11pm EST

Fort Bend County Emergency Operations
(281) 342-6185

Governor Gregg Abbott
Info@GregAbbott.com
(512) 463-2000

Senator Joan Huffman
(512) 463-0117

Representative Mike Schofield
(512) 463-0528

Please continue to check the www.grandlakeslife.com for updates and information. Like the information below:

Harvey Disaster Recovery Resources

Fort Bend County Resources

Fort Bend County Recovers

http://fortbendrecovers.org/

How to get help, how to give help.

Report Damage - Fort Bend County
http://fbcoem.org/report-damage/
This form will not get you reimbursement from the government, but will serve as a way for Fort Bend County to estimate the amount of damages within the County, which may help us make a determination for a disaster declaration.

Fort Bend County MUD Inquiry Tool

http://fbcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.html?appid=037aaf9baae54782b176a22b4c76c279

Interactive map to determine which MUD you are in. (MUDs handle water, sewage and trash collection in Grand Lakes)

Fort Bend County Evacuation Map

http://fbcoem.org/map-for-evacuation-zones-mapa-de-zonas-de-evacuacion/

Interactive map reflecting orders of evacuation for Fort Bend County.

Separating Debris Guidelines (Fort Bend)

http://fbcoem.org/separating-your-debris-separando-sus-escombros/

Guidelines for separating debris for county collection.

State of Texas Resources

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (Texas)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) provides unemployment benefits for individuals who lost their jobs or self-employment or who are no longer working as a direct result of a major disaster for which a disaster assistance period is declared, and who applied but are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits. See the Eligibility section for details.

Federal Government Resources

Tips on Returning Home

https://www.ready.gov/returning-home

Tips on do's and don'ts when returning to a damaged home or area.

FEMA Claim

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Apply for FEMA assistance on the web or call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585

FEMA Claim (mobile app)

https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app

Link to install the FEMA mobile app. One feature of the app allows registering for assistance.

Nutrition Assistance

https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/disaster-assistance

FNS provides food assistance to those in need in areas affected by a disaster. This federal assistance is in addition to that provided by state and local governments.

General Resources

Associa Cares

http://www.associacares.com/

Associa’s non-profit Associa Cares has grants for you (on first come first serve basis).

Post Disaster Recovery Resources Document

A 28 page PDF document detailing resources available via Congressman Pete Olson

Document Your Damage

http://fbcoem.org/document-your-damage/

Tips on documenting damage for FEMA claims

United Way Donations

https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation

Website for monetary donations.

Disaster Assistance Center (Small Business Administration)

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage/prepare-emergencies-disaster-assistance

Disaster assistance loans for business and personal. May also call 1-800-659-2955

Find Towed Vehicle

http://www.findmytowedcar.com/

Enter license plate or VIN to locate cars towed

Mold after a Disaster

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/index.html

Identification and prevention of mold after a disaster.

Connect with Evacuees

https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

List yourself or search for others.

Red Cross Shelters

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter

Interactive map to find a shelter in your area. You may also call 1-800-733-2767 for assistance.

Crisis Cleanup

https://www.crisiscleanup.org/

For property cleanup assistance such as mucking and gutting, Crisis Cleanup is available to help coordinate your needs with volunteer relief organizations ready to assist you. To register, please call 1-844-965-1386

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program

Home Elevation Check

https://www.distancesto.com/elevation.php

Website includes the ability to check elevation by address or latitude and longitude coordinates.

Water Alerts (Barker Reservoir)

https://water.usgs.gov/wateralert/subscribe2/?site_no=08072500&parm=62615

Web form allows registration to an alert system (mobile phone or email) when the surface elevation of the reservoir falls meets the criteria you enter.

Community Garage Sale

The fall garage sale is being postponed to Saturday, October 28th from 7am - 2pm. Please complete form under garage sale to register your home and items. Signs will be placed out the Monday prior.

Pool/Tennis Court Access Cards

We want to ensure that the Amenities Access Cards get into the hands of all the Grand Lakes Residents, so that the amenities are accessed solely by Grand Lakes. Therefore this year, we have implemented a new process of distributing the Access Cards.

If you would like to receive your pool access cards you can call or email Courtney Fisher at cfisher@pmghouston.com. Or you can simply mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to the PMG office (11000 Corporate Centre Dr. STE 150. Houston TX 77041), or you may pick up the card at the office Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

If you are a tenant, please mail or bring your rental agreement or have the homeowner complete the Homeowner Authorization form and bring on your arrival or send if requesting access card by mail.

2017 Pool Schedules can be found under the Document Library link, under pool category.

New to Grand Lakes?

Grand Lakes welcomes you to our lovely community!!! Please click the image above for your welcome package.

Stay Connected with Grand Lakes

Formation of Committees

Grand Lakes is seeking volunteers for the Green Committee (Charter available on website), Event Coordinating Committee, Beautification Committee, Pool Committee and Deed Restriction Committee. If you express interest in any of these committees, please contact customercare@pmghouston.com

your earliest convenience.

Community Map

Click map above for downloadable version