Daily Update: City services to resume Wednesday at 12 p.m.

The City hopes all residents are staying warm and safe during this winter weather. Precipitation has ended and temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s this evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Many streets are still covered in ice and snow, and the low temperatures tonight could cause the melting areas to freeze again. We urge residents to avoid driving where possible and use caution when on the road. 

TXDOT is continuing to the treat I-45 and the Causeway bridge to keep at least one lane traversable. Still, please use caution and be aware that there could be icy spots. 

CITY SERVICES

Essential employees will report to work at 8 a.m. and non-essential by 12 p.m. All city services will resume tomorrow at 12 p.m., however, the city is allowing a liberal use of leave for weather-related issues. Please understand that staffing may be limited tomorrow, but we anticipate a return to normal operations by Thursday. 

Municipal utility crews will work tonight and monitor and handle any issues that may arise. Streets and traffic crews will arrive early tomorrow to assist and clear for morning road use.

The recreation centers will reopen tomorrow at 12 p.m. and Island Transit will resume its normal operations and routes at noon. 

TRASH

Trash services will resume Wednesday at 12 p.m. and customers’ carts will be collected in order of the regular schedule. Sanitation crews will begin with Monday’s route and work until sunset to collect all bins. 

If they are unable to finish Monday’s route by sunset, then the remaining bins will be collected Thursday and this schedule will follow throughout the week with collection continuing through Saturday. The goal is to collect Tuesday’s route on Thursday, Wednesday’s route on Friday and Thursday’s route on Saturday. 

Please cotinue to check on friends, loved ones and any neighbors in need. 

The EOC will remain open tonight and residents may reach the EOC at 409-765-3710 with any questions. For emergencies, please call 911. Stay warm, Galveston!