General

Morning Update – September 2nd at 9:20am

Steep Bank Creek – Pumps

We have seen significant drainage improvements overnight. We hope to provide an updated timeline for drainage later this morning.

Roads

Almost all major thoroughfares are passable now, except southern portions of LJ Parkway remain closed and impassable to vehicular traffic. We have not received confirmation on Creekstone Village Boulevard.

Riverstone CAREs – What a Response!

The heart of this community is simply amazing! Since our mid-day post yesterday, donations have already started to roll in, and 100% of volunteer spots were filled. Our needs will change as more people can access their homes – right now many are still inaccessible. So our volunteer needs will increase tomorrow and Monday. We will keep you updated.

IF YOU NEED SUPPLIES, COME TO THE CLUBHOUSE – 9am to 5pm! We have masks, cleaning supplies, tools, fans, etc. They are here for you! We are setting up satellite kiosks now on LJ Parkway to coordinate any supply needs here at the Clubhouse.

Security

Many thanks to the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office for the tremendous team of tireless law enforcement officers that were deployed to assist with security, drainage operations and disaster recovery. I think many of you can see their strong presence in getting Riverstone back on its feet, so if you see an officer – give them a big high five. Specific huge thanks to Sgt. Christina Resendez, Riverstone’s lead contract deputy, for getting needed resources to us quickly.

District Update – September 1st at 4:45pm

Steep Bank Creek – Supplemental Pumps

We have 8 supplemental pumps online and operational (in addition to all permanent pumps at the pump station)! We continue to see increased pumping efficiency along Steep Bank Creek!

Riverstone CAREs

We are almost ready to receive volunteers – a sign-up link will be forthcoming. Also, the Rec Center is open 9am to 5pm (even through the weekend) for your drop-off donations!

Additional Resources for Flood Victims

Fort Bend Recovers – (281) 207-2555 (fortbendrecovers.org)
FEMA Assistance Registration – (disasterassistance.gov)

Riverstone Community Assistance & Recovery Efforts (Riverstone CAREs) – September 1st at 1:00pm

Although it may be several more days before homes are fully drained, the LIDs and the HOA are working together to coordinate a recovery task force to assist our residents in need.

Here’s what we’re doing:

  • Setting up recovery supply collection and drop-off.
    • Where:  Riverstone Rec Center (18353 University Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas)
    • When:  now thru 5pm, and continuing daily 9am through 5pm
    • What we need:
      • Masks
      • Work and latex gloves
      • Heavy trash bags (contract bags)
      • Wheelbarrows
      • Fans
      • Plastic bins, cardboard moving boxes for people to pack up & move
      • Hammers
      • Wet vacs
      • Bleach
      • Heavy paper towels/shop rags/large sponges
      • Powerwashing equipment
      • Utility knives/drywall cutters
      • Squeegees
      • Circular saws
      • Spray bottles & buckets
      • Water
      • Cooler
    • What we DON’T need (at this time):
      • Food
      • Clothing
      • Toiletries & personal hygiene items
    • If you donate supplies, please donate them with the understanding they will not be returned.  If you have large equipment (shop vac, power-washer), please tag it clearly and permanently with your name and phone #, and we will do our best to return it to you.
    • Supply Coordinator:  Julie Kveton of Riverstone HOA — 281-778-2222 or juliek@rshoa.org
  • Coordinating community volunteers.
    • The HOA will send an email requesting community volunteers.  There will be an online sign-up sheet that will be available later today.
    • Volunteer Coordinator:  Nick Deacon of Riverstone HOA – 281-738-2222 or ndeacon@riverstone.com
  • Distributing recovery information and supplies.
    • Rec Center will serve as the central coordination center, and we will try to set up information and supply kiosks in areas south of Hagerson Rd. and at the Rec Center
    • Exact hours and locations of satellite kiosks still TBD as water recedes, but we hope to have initial operations underway tomorrow morning.  We may not have all the supplies we need, but we can at least try to provide some preliminary recovery information.
  • Working with Riverstone’s home builders and contractors to provide assistance for our residents.
  • Setting up a community informational meeting.
    • We are still working to finalize date, location, and time. 
  • Sharing informational resources regarding recovery steps for flooded homes.

We will keep you posted as we obtain additional information and resources for recovery.