HOUSTON – Houston Public Works and several of its employees have received several top industry awards for 2020. The recognition includes individual awards and awards for various projects.

2020 American Public Works Association Awards
Professional Manager of the Year – Emergency Management – Brian Mason
Professional Manager of the Year – Water Resources – Michael Johnson
Professional Manager of the Year – Transportation – Ian Hlavecek
Professional Manager of the Year – Facilities & Grounds – Jay Patel
Drahn Jones Award for Excellence in Education – Gloria Guerra, Daryl Pope, Hector Montanez-Rivera
Citation for Exemplary Service to Public Works – Chris Broussard
Management Innovation – Wastewater Executive Management Team
Technical Innovation – Valve Preventative Maintenance Team
Project of the Year – Structures $25M to $75M – Southeast Water Purification Plant – Jay Patel, Quinn Pitt, Azhar Patankar, Sonny Do, John Msigwa, Kresmimir Begic, Robert Toliver, Kevin Peeples
Project of the Year – Structures $5M to $25M – Ardmore Drinking Water Operations Facility – Jay Patel, Quinn Pitt, Azhar Patankar, Sonny Do, John Msigwa, Kresmimir Begic, Robert Toliver, Kevin Peeples

2020 American Water Works Association Awards
Dr. John Leal Award – Yvonne Forest (the Dr. John Leal Award is presented annually for distinguished service to the water profession)

2020 Texas American Water Works Association Awards
Watermark Award for Community Outreach & Education Programs – 2019 Water Works Festival
Honorable Mention – Imagine a Day Without Water

2020 Water Environment Association Of Texas Awards
Employer of the Year – Shannon Dunne
Medal of Honor for Heroism – Ralph Hect and the Cullen team

“Houston Public Works continues to maintain the standard of excellence, innovation, and dedication required by our community and our peers. I am proud of our team and how we remain resilient in our efforts to improve our customer service while creating a strong foundation for Houston to thrive,” said Houston Public Works Director, Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.

ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS
Houston Public Works (www.HoustonPublicWorks.org) is the largest and most diverse public works organization in the country, responsible for creating a strong foundation for Houston to thrive. Houston Public Works is responsible for streets and drainage, production and distribution of water, collection, and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction covering a 671-square mile service area. Houston Public Works is accredited by the American Public Works Association.
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¿Cuál es el peligro?: La tormenta tropical Edouard es la quinta tormenta del 2020, pero no representa una amenaza para Texas. La tormenta se está moviendo actualmente hacia el Atlántico abierto frente a la costa este de los Estados Unidos y se espera que se disipe durante las horas de esta tarde o mañana.  

Lo que debes hacer: Mientras la tormenta tropical Edouard no afectará el estado de Texas, aún no hemos alcanzado el pico de la temporada de huracanes.

Todos los residentes deben OBTENER UN KIT, HACER UN PLAN Y ESTAR INFORMADO sobre el estado del tiempo.

PREPARE UN KIT (EQUIPO)

• Revise su kit de preparación para huracanes.
• Comience a comprar los artículos que necesita ahora antes de que comience la temporada de huracanes.
• No olvide aquellos artículos para bebés, personas con necesidades médicas especiales y mascotas.

REALICE UN PLAN

• Revise el plan de emergencia de su familia, incluido lo que hará si permanece aquí o si evacua.
• Recuerde tomar en cuenta que el distanciamiento social todavía es necesario para COVID-19.
• Si reside en una zona de evacuación (Zip Zone) y necesita ayuda para evacuar por una tormenta que amenaza nuestra región, ahora es el momento de llamar al 2-1-1 para solicitar asistencia.

MANTENGASE INFORMADO

• Visite www.readyharris.org para obtener información sobre la preparación de huracanes y suscribase a las alertas Ready Harris para mantenerse informado.
• Siga fuentes confiables como: El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología Houston-Galveston, Distrito de Control de Inundaciones del Condado Harris y ReadyHarris.

Envíe CV19 al 888777 para recibir actualizaciones de COVID19.  

Donde te puedes informar: 

• Estado del Tiempo: Centro Nacional de Huracanes NOAA
• Pronóstico local: Oficina de Pronóstico del NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

What is the danger? Tropical Storm Edouard is the fifth named storm of 2020, but poses no threat to Texas. The storm is currently moving into the open Atlantic off the eastern coast of the United States and is expected to dissipate later today or tomorrow.  

What you should do: While Tropical Storm Edouard will not impact Texas, we have not reached the peak of Hurricane Season.

All residents should GET A KIT, MAKE A PLAN and STAY INFORMED on tropical weather. 

GET A KIT

• Check your hurricane preparedness kit. 
• Start picking up items you need now, before Hurricane Season starts.
• Do not forget about items for pets, babies and those with special medical needs.

MAKE A PLAN

• Review your family’s emergency plan, including what you will do if you stay or if you evacuate. 
• Remember to take into account that social distancing is still needed for COVID-19.
• If you live in an evacuation zone (Zip Zone) and will need assistance evacuating for a storm that threatens our region, now is the time to call 2-1-1 or go online to register for assistance. 

STAY INFORMED

• Go to www.readyharris.org for hurricane preparedness information and to sign up for Ready Harris Alerts to stay informed.
• Follow trusted sources such as: National Weather Service Houston-Galveston, Harris County Flood Control District, and ReadyHarris.

Text CV19 to 888777 to receive COVID19 updates.  

Where you can learn more:

• Tropical Weather: NOAA National Hurricane Center
• Local Forecast: National Weather Service Houston-Galveston