Dear Residents,
As we enter hurricane season, your First Colony Levee Improvement District No. 2 wants to remind you of the critical resources available to keep you and your family safe. While our levee system provides important flood protection as part of the interconnected levee network throughout the City of Sugar Land, your primary source for all emergency information and instructions should always be the City of Sugar Land.
🚨 CRITICAL: Sign Up for Emergency Alerts NOW
Don’t wait until a storm is approaching—register today for these essential notification systems:
City of Sugar Land Emergency Notifications
The City maintains comprehensive emergency management resources and notification systems designed to provide you with timely, accurate information during emergencies.
👉 Visit the City of Sugar Land’s website to:
- Sign up for the Emergency Notification System
- Register for Flood Warning System alerts
- Review evacuation routes and emergency procedures
- Access real-time emergency updates
Fort Bend County Emergency Management
The County also provides valuable emergency management resources and alert systems that complement the City’s notifications.
Why This Matters: During emergencies, you’ll receive coordinated, consistent messaging from official sources—helping you make informed decisions quickly and avoid conflicting information.
💧 Important Reminder: Flood Insurance
Your homeowner’s insurance does NOT cover flood damage.
If you don’t have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), now is the time to act. There’s typically a 30-day waiting period before coverage begins, so don’t delay.
Key Points:
- Flooding can happen anywhere, not just in high-risk areas
- NFIP policies cover both building and contents
- Renters can also purchase flood insurance for personal belongings
- Contact your insurance agent to learn about coverage options
🚗 Flooded Roads: Your Safety First
Never attempt to drive or walk through flooded roadways—it’s one of the deadliest weather-related hazards.
Vehicles can get swept away by as little as twelve inches of moving water, while 24 inches can displace most trucks and SUVs. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard.
Critical Safety Rules:
- If you see a flooded road, turn around immediately
- Six inches of moving water can knock you down
- It’s impossible to judge water depth or current strength by looking
- Roads may be washed out underneath standing water
- “When in doubt, don’t go out”
Remember: It takes only minutes for a situation to become life-threatening. No destination is worth risking your safety or that of your passengers. Find an alternate route or wait for waters to recede.
📋 Take Action Today
Before the next storm approaches:
✅Register for City and County emergency alert systems
✅ Review your family emergency plan
✅ Check your flood insurance coverage
✅ Bookmark official emergency websites
✅ Know your evacuation zone and routes
✅ Prepare your emergency supply kit
🤝 We’re All in This Together
Our levee system is designed to work as part of Sugar Land’s comprehensive flood protection network, but preparedness starts with each individual household. By staying informed through official channels and taking proactive steps now, we help ensure our entire community is ready to weather any storm.
Remember: For all emergency information, instructions, and updates, look first to the City of Sugar Land. They coordinate with all relevant agencies to provide you with clear, accurate, and timely information when you need it most.
Stay safe, stay prepared, and stay informed.
For more information and to sign up for alerts, visit:
- City of Sugar Land Emergency Management
- Fort Bend County Emergency Management
- Your First Colony Levee Improvement District No. 2 website
Questions about levee operations? Contact us at board@fclid2.com. For all emergency information and instructions, contact the City of Sugar Land.