12/8/17

On December 16^th, 2017 the Village of Jones Creek will have a FINAL pick up of flood debris in the flood impacted area. This pick up will ONLY be for: East Stephen F. Austin, Live Oak Dr., Bow St., Arrow Ln., Atwood Ln., and Frontier Ln. We urge residents in those areas to have ALL their debris out next to the roadway. Anything not in the public right of way will not be picked up and will become the homeowner’s responsibility. Also, you need to have all items out by the evening of Friday, December 15^th, 2017. This will be the LAST flood debris removal. Anything left will be the homeowner’s responsibility and need to be removed at their cost. If you have any question please feel free to contact Marshal William Tidwell at 979-292-6393.

UPDATE 9/13/17 @ 1:30 PM….. Last night City Council met and approved for residents who live in the flood impacted area of North Live Oak, the 6500 Block of Live Oak, East Stephen F. Austin, Frontier Lane, and Atwood Lane, to be able to stay in RV’s for the next 6 months while they rebuild their homes. Residents are asked to come into City Hall and fill out a Variance Application to be kept on file. Also, Council is waiving permit fees for Electrical or Plumbing Permits for those in the flood impacted area. Again, please come by City Hall to get a permit application and to get inspection information. Those that have applied for FEMA assistance and are awaiting inspections, please call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 and make sure they show your property as accessible. You can also go to West Columbia City Hall today and tomorrow from 10 am to 6 pm to get information on FEMA assistance. There will be no community dinner tonight but we will have dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for those that will need meals while working on their homes. If you have a volunteer or charitable organization and you want to help in the Village of Jones Creek, please call City Hall at 979-233-2700 and let us know so that we can coordinate with you and communicate the information with our community. We are also selling Jones Creek Tough Tshirts at City Hall, cost is $10 to $12. Come by City Hall by September 29^th to place your tshirt orders. The proceeds from the shirts will be used to help the families in our Village whose homes were damaged by the flood waters. If you have any questions please give Marshal Tidwell a call at 292-6393 or City Hall at 233-2700.

UPDATE 9/9/17 @ 5 PM…..Please be on the look out for people trying to scam you. If someone calls or stops by your house trying to sell you something and you do not feel comfortable, please kindly disconnect the call or ask them to leave, and then contact the Jones Creek Marshal’s Office. Unfortunately people will try to take advantage of you during difficult times. We are here to help and protect you, so be on alert. Those that are on Live Oak, East Stephen F. Austin, and Frontier now is the time to clean out the food that you lost during the flood. If you have old food from your freezer or refrigerator please bag it and put it in your blue trash can and set out next to the street. ONLY the flood impacted area that did not get trash service on Thursday will get their residential trash picked up tomorrow. Remember to visit our website on guidelines for setting our your flood debris. The Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department has cleaning supplies and The Jones Creek Baptist Church has hygiene supplies, clothes, and baby items for flood victims. You will be asked to show proof of residency so bring that with you. Don't forget that if your water well was impacted by the flood, that you can get it tested for free by the Brazoria County Water Lab in Angleton. They will be open tomorrow from 8 am to 4 pm. We will have test bottles available at City Hall on Monday to save you from long lines and multiple trips to Angleton. We are trying to do everything we can to help you all get back on your feet and we are more than happy to do it. Our community has shown us how truly tough they can be. 

UPDATE 9/9/17 @ 10 AM….We know many of our residents are starting the heartbreaking process of cleaning up after the flooding. Please let us help you by going by the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department to pick up cleaning supplies. Also, as you place your debris next to the roadway keep in mind how the items need to be separated to help make the clean up process faster. If you have old food from your freezer or refrigerator please put it in your blue trash can and set out next to the street. Those that are on Live Oak, East Stephen F. Austin, and Frontier that did not get trash service on Thursday will get their residential trash picked up tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be serving dinner at City Hall this evening at 5 pm. For those that are working tirelessly to get their homes back, don't worry about dinner, just come by City Hall and you and your family will be fed. It will be open for all who need a meal. As always, if you have any questions please give Marshal Tidwell a call at 979-292-6393. Have a blessed day.



UPDATE 9/8/17 @ 6 PM…..We have some updates and tips for the residents who are able to begin the process of cleaning up. We have been informed that those that have filed a claim with FEMA should go ahead and begin the process of cleaning out their homes; however, PLEASE TAKE PICTURES OR VIDEOS of before, during, and after. Take as many photos and videos as possible. It is advised to even take pictures of the debris once placed along the roadside. It can take up to 7 to 14 days for a FEMA inspector to get with you. Also, when setting your debris along the roadway please make sure to follow the guidelines we have posted on our website under the Hurricane Harvey Info tab or you can stop by City Hall and pick up a copy. Debris can only be picked up from the right of way and debris haulers will NOT come onto private property. We will notify you when storm debris heavy haul will begin for the flood impacted area. Also, once debris is placed on the curb it is no longer private property and can be picked up by anyone. If you need supplies you can go to the Jones Creek Fire Department at 220 Peach Point Road. We have lifted the mandatory evacuation for all of Jones Creek, but we will still be enforcing a dusk to dawn curfew for the flood impacted area of N. Live Oak, Frontier, East Stephen F. Austin, and Atwood. We will continue to provide you with updates as long as we need and as long as we have information to share. Again, thank you all for your continued support and your tough attitudes during this. If you need anything or have any question please feel free to give Marshal Tidwell a call at 979-292-6393.

UPDATE 9/8/17 @ 9:30 AM….We are beginning the process of recovery and want to do whatever we can to help our residents. Jones Creek residents who were affected by the flood can go to the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department to get cleaning supplies to help their recovery efforts. The supplies are only being offered to local residents who have been affected by the flood. You will be asked to show proof of residency to receive items. If you need your water well tested we have sample bottles and instructions if you would like to come by city hall and get one. The Brazoria County water lab will be open Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm to take your water sample. Once samples are collected they must be taken to the Water Lab within 24 hours. Residents that are beginning the process of clearing out the damage from their home, please go to our website to get guidance on how to set your debris out next to the roadway. By placing items out in the specified matter it will assist in a quicker and more efficient clean up. Please stay out of flood water and do not play in it. We are seeing lots of snakes in the area so please be on the look out. Flood water is very dangerous and you can become very ill after coming in contact with it. Please seek medical treatment immediately if you start to feel ill. We will do whatever we can to help you recover as quickly and as safely as possible. Please if you need anything, you can contact Marshal Tidwell or call City Hall at 979-233-2700. Thank you all for your support, patience, and continuing to be Jones Creek Tough. God Bless and good bye.

UPDATE 9/7/17 @ 7 PM…..Water levels have decreased significantly and we are beginning the process of recovery. The curfew has been changed and is only for the affected flooded areas of E. Stephen F. Austin, Frontier, N. Live Oak, and Atwood and will be from dusk till dawn. If your home has been affected and you are in need of supplies to help clean please contact Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. The supplies are only being offered to local residents who have been affected by the flood. You will be asked to show proof of residency to receive items. If you need your water well tested we have sample bottles and instructions if you would like to come by city hall and get one. The Brazoria County water lab will be open Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm to take your water sample. Once samples are collected they must be taken to the Water Lab within 24 hours. Residents that are beginning the process of clearing out the damage from their home, please go to our website to get guidance on how to set your debris out next to the roadway. By placing items out in the specified matter it will assist in a quicker and more efficient clean up. Please stay out of flood water and do not play in it. Flood water is very dangerous and you can become very ill after coming in contact with it. Please seek medical treatment immediately if you start to feel ill. Our goal is to help you recover as quickly as possible. Please if you need anything, you can contact Marshal Tidwell or call City Hall at 979-233-2700. Have a blessed evening.

UPDATE 9/7/17 @ 9:30 AM…..We have seen the water levels decrease even more over night in both the Brazos River and Jones Creek today but, we do still have homes with water in them. If your home is still flooded you may access it by non-motorized watercraft during daylight hours after notifying Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Do not go into the flood waters without protecting yourself. You can become very sick from various diseases within the water. If you become ill after coming in contact with flood water, please seek medical treatment immediately. The curfew has been changed and is only for the affected flooded areas and will be from dusk till dawn. If you are returning home please check for safety hazards such as electrical issues, snakes, plumbing problems, and so on. If your home has been affected and you are in need of supplies to help clean please contact Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Tonight local residents will be serving a community meal for all of Jones Creek. Please come up and show your support for our community as we begin to recover after this difficult time. Please do not forget that Stephen F. Austin STEM Academy will be open again today from 10 am to 1 pm for school aged children to get out of the house. Please remember that we stand together as Jones Creek Tough. Be safe and God Bless. 

UPDATE 9/5/17 @ 10 AM…..Overnight we have seen a decrease of 2” in both Jones Creek and The Brazos River; however, the river continues to stay at an elevated level that causes it to spill over into Jones Creek. Although we are thankful that the water is decreasing, the risk for infectious diseases remains very high. Please DO NOT GO INTO FLOOD WATER WITH OUT PROTECTING YOURSELF. You can become very sick from the various diseases within the water. If you begin to feel ill after coming in contact with flood water, please seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If you are in need of a tetanus shot, the Brazoria County Health Department will be administering those at the Angleton Health Clinic at 434 Mulberry, Angleton from 8 am until supplies last. We urge our residents to be cautious of scammers or people trying to trick you. Anyone that comes to your door trying to sell you something or asking to do repairs to your home that is unable to produce a city issued identification badge should be reported immediately to the Jones Creek Marshal’s Office. At some point within the next few weeks FEMA will be sending out representatives to assistance residents. We have asked them to notify is of when they will be going door to door so that we can share that information with you. Your safety is our number one priority and we do not want to see our residents taken advantage of during this difficult time. We will continue to keep you updated and provide you with important recovery information. Stay safe and God Bless.



UPDATE 9/4/17 @ 6 PM…..We are asking residents to continue to be patient and stay were you are if you have evacuated. Just because some people may be returning home does not mean it is safe for you to do so too. Also, if you are still here, you still need to be prepared in case more evacuations are needed. Jones Creek has risen slightly today and the Brazos River seems to be staying at the same level. The San Bernard is increasing to the south of us and is still a concern. Please remember all the water that is to the north of us has to flow down through us and it takes days for that to happen. We do not want to alarm you but ask for you to use common sense and stay prepared. We are still under a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am. Do not go into flooded areas without notifying the Marshal’s Department. If it is safe to do so Stephen F. Austin STEM Academy will be open from 10 am to 1 pm for parents to bring school aged children for arts, crafts, and games. Please bring your children into the back door by the teachers parking lot. Younger children may stay with a parent. We will get through this together because we are Jones Creek Tough. Be safe and god bless. 

UPDATE 9/4/17 @ 9:30 AM….We continue to have several roads that are closed. You can look on our website for a listing of road closures. No one should go into road closure areas or flooded areas without notifying the Marshal’s Department. Any citizen that needs to go back to their home should contact Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393 and he will assist you in a safe manner. Those that are wading through flood water need to be aware of diseases and should determine if they need a tetanus shot. You can contact the Brazoria County Health Department to see if you qualify for a free tetanus shot and, also they will be doing free water well testing for flood victims. Today from noon to 1pm Dr. Kahn will be at City Hall to refill residents non-controlled prescription. If you have a prescription bottle please bring it. It would be helpful but, not necessary. All stores are open and El Jimador should reopen today as well. If you feel the need to apply for FEMA assistance, you can go to www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. We will continue to have flood waters in our area for several more days, so please stay alert and continue to be Jones Creek Tough. 

INFO: Tomorrow (9/4) from noon to 1pm Dr. Kahn wil be at City Hall to refill prescriptions. Only non-controlled medication. Bring your presription bottle if you have it, but not necessary. 

UPDATE 9/3/17 @ 6 PM....We have several roads that are closed including: E. Stephen F. Austin, Frontier, Live Oak, Atwood, Lee Ave., Bryan, CR 304, and CR 400. No one should go into road closure areas or flooded areas without notifying the Marshal’s Department. Any citizen that needs to go back to their home should contact Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393 and he will assist you in a safe manner. We still have water coming our way. We have shelter information on our Facebook page and website for those that are in need or you can call PM us and we will get you that information. We will continue to have water in our community for several days longer. I know you are all tired and eager to get this water out of here and behind us but, please continue to be patient and trust that we are doing everything we can to keep our community safe. We have changed our curfew hours. They are now 10 pm to 6 am. This is to allow our businesses more time to serve our residents. We are extremely grateful for all the volunteers who came out and helped bag sand, cooked food, served the community, and so much more. We are Jones Creek Tough and it is amazing to be apart of this great community. Be safe and God Bless.



9/3/17 @ 1:30 PM.....NEED VOLUNTEERS.....Thanks to Vernor Material we have sand to fill sandbags. We need volunteers with gloves and shovels to help fill the bags. You can go to City Hall right now to help. Also, residents in the Durazno subdivision or the Sailfish subdivision can come get 100 bags each. These are the areas that we are most concerned with at this moment. If this changes later on we will try to do more sandbagging for more affected areas. Thanks for all your help!

UPDATE 9/3/17 @ 10 AM....We are incredibly busy this morning with the rising water. Those that live on Lee Ave and Bryan are seeing a increase in water. If you live on Bryan, Lee, Gaffney, Spencer, Durazno, or Arrington Ln., you need to be prepared to leave if asked. The Live Oak, Frontier, and E. Stephen F. Austin Areas remain barricaded off and we do not want anyone in these areas without notifying the Marshal’s Department. We do expect water levels to rise. Hwy 36 is still passable; however, we do have water in one lane in the 6000 block. Please check our Facebook page for information on shelter if you need somewhere to evacuate to. If you have to wade in the water please be cautious of snakes and fire ants. You can be covered in ants before you know it. All convenience stores are open as well as Dollar General. This evening starting at 5 pm at City Hall local residents will be serving food. Please come out and get a hot meal. First come, first serve. Please stay safe and call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393 if you need anything. God Bless. 

UPDATE 9/2/17 @ 6 PM...UPDATE 9/2/17 @ 6 PM…..As of this evening we are seeing a large amount of water move into our area. residents who live on Bow, Arrow, Frontier, E. Stephen F. Austin, Live Oak Dr., Atwood Ln., and CR 400 should be evacuated. Those that live in the Bryan, Lee Ave, Spencer, Gaffney, Robinhood, Durazno, Arrington Ln. and the 6400 to 6500 block of Stephen F. Austin areas still need to prepare themselves in case an evacuation of that area is called. We need everyone in Jones Creek to stay alert and keep up with our updates. We still have a lot of water coming and do not want to let our guard down. If you have had to evacuate your home or feel like you will need to leave your home, there is a shelter in Freeport at the Riverplace. They have beds, food, and showers and are in need of volunteers. You can go to the City of Freeport’s Facebook page for more information. There is also one in Oyster Creek at 3315 FM 523. You can call 409-370-7926 for more information.  Please DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH AREAS WITH WATER OVER ROADS. Residents in those areas are suffering enough and do not need more water pushed into their homes. Please, those that have evacuated, do not return home. We are very concerned about this situation and your safety is our number one concern. Please listen to these warnings. If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God Bless.       

UPDATE 9/2/17 @ 8 AM…..As of this morning residents who live on Bow, Arrow, and the 100 to 900 block of North Live Oak Dr. Need to make plans to evacuate immediately. Those that live in the Bryan, Lee Ave, Spencer, Gaffney, Robinhood, Durazno, Arrington Ln. and the 6400 to 6500 block of Stephen F. Austin areas need to prepare themselves in case an evacuation of that area is called. We are starting to see Jones Creek back up into those areas. This is why we continue to have a mandatory evacuation. It is still not safe for you to return. We will notify you when you can return home. Please continue to monitor our Facebook page and website for information. Please heed these warnings if you are in these areas. If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God Bless.    

UPDATE 9/1/17 @ 8 PM....Today we have seen a significant rise in The Brazos River and Jones Creek. CR 304 and CR 400 have water over them and are impassable and closed. Please, if you live in the Frontier, Live Oak, E. Stephen F. Austin, or CR 400 areas please leave immediately. The water is expected to continue to rise over the next couple days. We are still under a curfew from 8:30 pm to 6:00 am. A heavy trash truck will be out tomorrow to pick up more of the limbs and debris that is out.  Due to the flooding they, as well, are experiencing difficulties but are doing their best to get done what they can. Please let us know if someone comes to your door trying to sell you something and they are unable to produce a city issued badge. An example of the badge can be found on our Facebook page. If at any time you are unsure please call a police officer at 979-233-3091 or Mashal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Stay safe and God Bless.  

UPDATE 9/1/17 @ 8 AM....Overnight the Brazos River has risen another 5 inches and Jones Creek is still maintaining a steady level. CR 304 is still closed and CR 400 has water over parts of it bit it is still passable, FM 2004 bridge is down to one lane but is still passable.

Jones Creek has a vendor ordinance. If someone comes to your front door attempting to sell you something, or is asking to do work at your house they are required to register with the city and should be able to produce a city issued badge. If someone comes to your door and cannot produce a city issued badge then please contact a police officer immediately at 979-233-3091. If at anytime you have a concern please call Marshal William Tidwell at 979-292-6393. We will continue to keep you updated. 

UPDATE 8/31/17 @ 6 pm This evening The Brazos River has risen 8 inches and Jones Creek has maintained a steady level. CR 304 remains closed and we are still monitoring East Stephen F. Austin, Frontier Lane, Live Oak Dr., CR 400, Hagerman, and Hanley Ln. If at anytime you have a concern please call Marshal William Tidwell at 979-292-6393. We are doing our very best to reduce the amount of flooding to our community; unfortunately, it will happen regardless and, with record flooding, we are unsure as to what extent. I am extremely grateful to all our volunteers, first responders, and community members for stepping up and coming together during this stressful time. These people are what make our town great. We will do our best to continue to keep you updated and safe. Have a great evening and God bless.  

UPDATE 9/1/17 @ 8 AM….Over night The Brazos River has risen another  5 inches and Jones Creek is still maintaining a steady level. CR 304 remains closed and CR 400 has water over parts of it but it is still passable. FM 2004 bridge is down to one lane traffic but is still passable. 

UPDATE 9/1/17 @ 8 AM….Over night The Brazos River has risen another  5 inches and Jones Creek is still maintaining a steady level. CR 304 remains closed and CR 400 has water over parts of it but it is still passable. FM 2004 bridge is down to one lane traffic but is still passable. 

UPDATE 9/1/17 @ 8 AM….Over night The Brazos River has risen another  5 inches and Jones Creek is still maintaining a steady level. CR 304 remains closed and CR 400 has water over parts of it but it is still passable. FM 2004 bridge is down to one lane traffic but is still passable. 

An example of the badge can be found on our Facebook page. If at any time you are unsure please call a police officer at 979-233-3091 or myself at 979-292-6393. Stay safe and God Bless.

An example of the badge can be found on our Facebook page. If at any time you are unsure please call a police officer at 979-233-3091 or myself at 979-292-6393. Stay safe and God Bless.

An example of the badge can be found on our Facebook page. If at any time you are unsure please call a police officer at 979-233-3091 or myself at 979-292-6393. Stay safe and God Bless.

If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God bless.

If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God bless.

If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God bless.

If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God bless.

Please listen to these warnings. If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God bless.

Please listen to these warnings. If you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393. Be safe and God bless.

Please come out and get a hot meal. First come, first serve. Please stay safe and call me at 979-292-6393 if you need anything. God Bless.

Good Afternoon. This is Marshal Tidwell. Thanks to Vernor Material we have sand to fill sandbags. We need volunteers with gloves and shovels to help fill the bags. You can go to City Hall right now to help. Also, residents in the Durazno subdivision or the Sailfish subdivision can come get 100 bags each. These are the areas that we are most concerned with at this moment. If this changes later on we will try to do more sandbagging for more affected areas. Thanks for all your help!

UPDATE 9/9/17 @ 10 AM….We know many of our residents are starting the heartbreaking process of cleaning up after the flooding. Please let us help you by going by the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department to pick up cleaning supplies. Also, as you place your debris next to the roadway keep in mind how the items need to be separated to help make the clean up process faster. If you have old food from your freezer or refrigerator please put it in your blue trash can and set out next to the street. Those that are on Live Oak, East Stephen F. Austin, and Frontier that did not get trash service on Thursday will get their residential trash picked up tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be serving dinner at City Hall this evening at 5 pm. For those that are working tirelessly to get their homes back, don't worry about dinner, just come by City Hall and you and your family will be fed. It will be open for all who need a meal. As always, if you have any questions please give Marshal Tidwell a call at 979-292-6393. Have a blessed day.

UPDATE 9/9/17 @ 10 AM….We know many of our residents are starting the heartbreaking process of cleaning up after the flooding. Please let us help you by going by the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department to pick up cleaning supplies. Also, as you place your debris next to the roadway keep in mind how the items need to be separated to help make the clean up process faster. If you have old food from your freezer or refrigerator please put it in your blue trash can and set out next to the street. Those that are on Live Oak, East Stephen F. Austin, and Frontier that did not get trash service on Thursday will get their residential trash picked up tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be serving dinner at City Hall this evening at 5 pm. For those that are working tirelessly to get their homes back, don't worry about dinner, just come by City Hall and you and your family will be fed. It will be open for all who need a meal. As always, if you have any questions please give Marshal Tidwell a call at 979-292-6393. Have a blessed day.

UPDATE 9/9/17 @ 10 AM….We know many of our residents are starting the heartbreaking process of cleaning up after the flooding. Please let us help you by going by the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department to pick up cleaning supplies. Also, as you place your debris next to the roadway keep in mind how the items need to be separated to help make the clean up process faster. If you have old food from your freezer or refrigerator please put it in your blue trash can and set out next to the street. Those that are on Live Oak, East Stephen F. Austin, and Frontier that did not get trash service on Thursday will get their residential trash picked up tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be serving dinner at City Hall this evening at 5 pm. For those that are working tirelessly to get their homes back, don't worry about dinner, just come by City Hall and you and your family will be fed. It will be open for all who need a meal. As always, if you have any questions please give Marshal Tidwell a call at 979-292-6393. Have a blessed day.

As of this morning The Brazos River is more aggressively flowing into Jones Creek. We are asking residents who are on East Stephen F. Austin, Frontier Lane, and the 500 through 900 block and 6500 block of Live Oak Dr. and the South end of CR 400 to prepare for flood waters immediately. Forecasters have been warning us on the major flooding of the Brazos River and the fact that it will stay at elevated flood stage level for several days. This is why if you evacuated we are asking you to stay where you are until we can assure your safety and ours. We will continue to keep everyone updated throughout the day if things change drastically. 

As of this evening we are beginning to see The Brazos River flow over a little into Jones Creek. This is not alarming, we expected this to happen. The Brazos River continues to rise and predications are that it will stay elevated for several days. With the already saturated ground and the amount of water on the way, projections are that those that flooded last year will more than likely flood this year along with other who came close. We do not need to let our guard down there is still a lot of water to come through our area. We have been working on drainage throughout the city to help reduce our risk of flooding. Tomorrow the garbage service will run so please set it out. Please do not attempt to return yet if you evacuated. We will let you know when it is safe for you to return. All the convenience stores are open along with the Dollar General with hours of 9 am to 5 pm. We encourage you to continue to be patient as we monitor these flood conditions. God Bless and have a good evening.  

We will notify you when it is safe to return to Jones Creek. We are still under a mandatory evacuation. Please do not attempt to travel home yet. Roadways surrounding us are still dangerously flooded. The resources in the area are also limited (i.e. gas, food, water. etc.) Also, we are still anticipating flooding, water from the North is still flowing down to us. Monitor our page and we will instruct you on when you can return. It will probably be several more days before you can return so please plan accordingly.

As of this morning Jones Creek has gone down; however, The Brazos River continues to rise and predication are that it will stay elevated for several days. We do not need to let our guard down. Tomorrow the garbage service will run so please set yours out and if your neighbors are gone you can kindly set theirs out too. You can set tree limbs or vegetation debris out for the heavy trash. DO NOT SET OUT ANY LARGE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. We are still concerned with flooding and we do not want to leave items out that can float away and cause water to dam. We will continue to do updates twice a day to keep you informed, unless there is something important that we need to notify you of immediately. God Bless and have a safe day.  

As of this evening things are doing well considering the amount of rain we had yesterday. However, The Creek continues to rise as well as The Brazos and The San Bernard. We are closely monitoring the water. We still do not have any structures with water in them and we have yet to have anymore road closures other than CR 304. We do not know exactly how our community will be affected by this water. We know the areas that flooded last year will more than likely do it this time as well. We have been advised that the flood levels will remain high over at least 5 days or more. If you evacuated from the area please stay where you are. We are still awaiting a large amount of water to flow down the Brazos River. It is not safe for you to return. Again I cannot thank those in our community who have gone out of their way to help today. The Exxon Truck Stop and the S&Z are both open. Please remember their is a curfew from 8 pm to 6:30 am. Continue to monitor our Facebook page and website for up to date information.  

Last night we received a significant amount of rain that we didn’t need. Water was up to houses last night but this morning the rain stopped and water in ditches began to go down. We still have no structures with water in them as of this morning. Jones Creek has risen about another foot and the Brazos River is beginning to trickle into the ditch that goes to the Creek. CR 304 still remains closed and we predicted more road closures today. So please monitor our facebook page for updates on road closures. For your safety and the respect for your neighbors please do not drive around in flooded areas. If you are still home, please get out and check your ditches and culverts and clean out any debris that might be restricting the flow of water. We will keep you updated as the water continues to rise.

This is a very stressful time so please bear with us and be patient. We are a small town with lots of needs and we are doing our best to address them all. We are extremely grateful to our volunteers and we wouldn’t be able to do it without them. Hopefully by soon this tropical system will be away from us, but we still have lots of water draining our way. Please stay aware of your surroundings and be prepared in case you need to leave immediately. If you... have an emergency please call 911 or you can contact Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393 with your concerns. We are not sure what this amount of water will do to our town but as of right now there are no structures with water in them. We did completely evacuate the Live Oak RV Park and removed all the RVs to higher ground. The Brazos River has risen 40” and Jones Creek has risen a foot as of this evening. Water is over the road at CR 304 and it has been closed. DO NOT GO AROUND A ROADBLOCK. We do anticipate for the Brazos to rise out of its banks overnight. We will be monitoring this all night. Remember there is a curfew from 8 pm to 6:30 am. Stay strong and stick together, we will keep you updated. God Bless Texas!

First we would like to say thank you to all those who have been out the last few days helping clear ditches and prepare for the rain and flood waters headed our way. Also, how proud we are of our community for coming together during these hard times. As of this morning, Jones Creek continued to rise at about an 1” overnight and the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers are continuing to rise as well. We do not have any structures with water in them as of now. CR 400 and CR 304 are still passable for now. The Exxon Truck Stop and S&Z both have diesel and some food. Please remember for everyone’s safety we have implemented a curfew from 8 pm to 6:30 am. There is no clear evacuation route any longer so please make sure you maintain your supplies of food, water, and fuel. Again if you have any concerns please call Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393.God Bless you all. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:       August 27, 2017

Subject:   Mandatory Evacuation

A Mandatory Evacuation has been issued for the Village of Jones Creek. This is a Mandatory Evacuation due to River flooding and the compounded rain threat. Areas that are historically prone to flood and our low lying areas are particularly vulnerable. Rain is expected to continue through Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents choosing to leave should leave now. As we have been stating, people choosing to stay will not receive emergency services unless conditions present favorable to assistance. You can seek local shelter at The Brazoria County Shelter at 1900 North Downing Street in Angleton. If you can do so safely, you can evacuate to areas in the Austin, Waco, or Belton area. Residents living in the mandatory evacuation areas with no place to stay can self-evacuate to Bell County. Residents will need to register at Bell County Expo Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513. There will be signs directing residents to the Expo Center. We encourage citizens to use good judgment and be safe.



So far we have received 6.5” of rain on Friday and .5” today. According to predictions the Brazos River will have another flood similar to what we experienced in May 2016. If you were affected by the flooding then, you should take action immediately. If it did not affect you then you should still not let your guard down. Flooding of the rivers will happen in the next few days. Residents living in the voluntary evacuation areas with no place to stay can self-evacuate to Bell County. Residents will need to register at Bell County Expo Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513. There will be signs directing residents to the Expo Center. Also you can seek shelter at The Brazoria County Shelter at 1900 North Downing Street in Angleton. The storm is pretty much stalled out and according to the National Weather Service it will still produce lots of rain. All the convenience stores are still open. Please continue to monitor your ditches and culverts to help water flow. You can access our facebook page and website for all this information as well and for important phone numbers. If you have any concerns please call me at 979-292-6393. We will continue to do our best to keep you as informed as possible.

The majority of Jones Creek is without power. Due to the widespread outage within the Centerpoint Service Area, it is undetermined when power maybe restored. You need to plan to be without power for a significant amount of time just in case. All roads are passable at this time. We do anticipate CR 304 to be under water within the next day or so. The S&Z is still open but they are out of gas. They may have other supplies you may need. As of right now we have no other issues but are still anticipating the worse is yet to come. We will continue to keep you updated daily.

8/25/17 @ 7:45 pm...As we wait for now category 4 hurricane Harvey to make landfall we want to prepare you for the possibility of catastrophic flooding. We want to encourage those that can leave and have somewhere to go to do so now. Please error on the side of caution. Forecasters anticipate record breaking flooding in our area and major flooding of our rivers. This will occur over the next several days and well into next week.





UPDATE 8/24/17 at 7 pm....This message is to give you an update on Hurricane Harvey. At this time we are not issuing any evacuation orders; however, if you live in an area that is prone to flood please consider evacuating. We are asking residents to prepare themselves and their families for the threat of major flooding. Those that will be staying will be asked to shelter in place at a certain time prior to landfall. Once the storm makes landfall there is a possibility that em...ergency services cannot be provided to you; also, that you may be without power for an extreme amount of time. Please keep this in mind when determining if you will evacuate. The Village of Jones Creek will do our very best to keep our residents safe and to provide them with information as quickly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Marshal Tidwell at 979-292-6393 or you can speak to an officer at 979-292-4755. For an emergency please call 979-233-3091. Please continue to monitor your local weather stations, our facebook and webpage. Please be safe.

The Village of Jones Creek Office of Emergency Management has gathered important and useful information for tropical weather events. You can reference this information when tropical weather events threaten our area. Please download the brochures and documents below:

National Hurricane Center 

After the Storm Brochure

Storm Debris Letter

Storm Debris Guideline

2017 Brazoria County Hurricane Prepardness Guide

One of our major concerns is power outages during and after storms.

To get text and/or voice alerts sent to you from Centerpoint Energy go to: http://CenterPointEnergy.com/PowerAlertService.

To get important safety tips go to: http://www.centerpointenergy.com/newsroom/stormcenter/

Centerpoint outage tracker
http://gis.centerpointenergy.com/outagetracker/?WT.ac=OC_Image_Callout