Montgomery County officials are working tirelessly to recover from the devastating EF-3 tornado that struck Southeast Montgomery County on December 28, 2024. Damage assessments, power restoration, and community support are underway to assist impacted residents.
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The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has shared crucial new information about the severe weather event that happened on December 28, 2024. The event included a confirmed EF-3 tornado that destroyed the Porter and New Caney areas.
Officials report extensive damage, with preliminary assessments showing approximately 302 structures impacted. Thirty of these structures were destroyed entirely. 8-10 individuals Eight to ten people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment after reporting minor injuries.
Along with other groups, the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security is working with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Joint teams carefully evaluate the damage and inform people who have been affected about the available help programs.
Entergy Texas says that 1,334 meters still don't have power in the impacted areas. Outages are being fixed by restoration teams who are working hard. In the next few days, they should make a lot of progress.
The East Montgomery County Community Development Center, which can be found at 16401 1st Street, Splendora, TX 77372, is protecting people who have had to leave their homes. People in need can go to the building, which is safe and warm, and get the things they need.
Because of the disaster, about 17 public safety groups from Harris County, Montgomery County, and the State of Texas have joined together to help with the recovery. Their quick reaction and dedicated service are making a massive difference in helping people through this tough time.
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to all responding agencies and personnel for their unwavering efforts," the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security said in response to the help. We are still dedicated to helping our residents get better and start over.
In the days to come, recovery efforts will continue, with a focus on getting power back on, cleaning up the damage, and helping people who had to leave their homes. Officials tell people to stay up to date with official information and let their local emergency management teams know if they need anything else.
Montgomery County is still strong in the face of hardship, and strong community support is moving healing forward. People in the area are being asked to ask for help and to help with the current relief efforts in any way they can.
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