Storm debris drop-off site is open again

The Property Owners’ Association has reopened the storm debris drop-off location. The facility will close for good on Friday, July 8 at 4 p.m.

The leased equipment used to mulch the storm debris is no longer in use after an accident that took the life of longtime POA employee J. R. Fisher in early June. The leasing company will be removing the equipment as soon as possible.

The storm debris collection site is located off of DeSoto Boulevard. Turn onto Terlingua near the Faith Lutheran Church, then onto Deposito Paseo. Go past the businesses, when the street turns to dirt; follow through the opened gates into the disposal area. As before, contractors and commercial ventures MAY NOT use this area to dispose of their debris.

The POA continues to clean up from the April storm that moved through Hot Springs Village. The deadline for picking up storm debris at individual properties is Friday, July 8. All debris must be at the street by Thursday, July 7 for collection. Property owners must call the Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup before July 7 at 922-5524.

Individual property owners with storm debris may also take their tree debris to the gravel pit area for disposal until July 8.

Tree Responsibility

• The Public Works Department is responsible for clearing trees from roads and right of ways.

• The Planning & Inspections Department is responsible for clearing trees from common property.

• Private lots owners are responsible for removing trees on their lots, not only for fire safety, but to maintain the aesthetics and property values of Hot Springs Village.

The Property Owners’ Association is providing contact information of property owners with downed and damaged trees so they can make arrangements to have their downed and damaged trees cleared. If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Inspections at 501.922.5562.

Please remember that storm clean up will take months to complete. Please be patient as POA crews work to clear debris while continuing their daily duties.