Debris removal after the storm

The Village POA continues to clean up from the storm that moved through on April 25. POA crews and contractors are making progress, but it will take more time to complete the process of removing the debris and downed trees. There were 7,000 fallen trees from the storm.

Public Works crews will pick up any storm debris left on individual property owner lots that is neatly stacked, must be cut into no longer than 6 foot sections, at the street when crews come through those neighborhoods. Once crews have come through an area, they will not come back for storm debris.

Property owners may also include tree debris with their yard waste pick up. Yard waste tags will not be required for tree debris. Tree debris must be no longer than four foot in length and no more than three inches in diameter. Crews that pick up yard waste do so by hand and cannot handle larger materials. Yard waste pick-ups are made on Wednesdays and must be scheduled with the Public Works Department at 922-5524.

Individual property owners with storm debris may also take their tree debris to the gravel pit area for disposal. The gravel pit 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. Contractors and commercial ventures MAY NOT use this area to dispose of their debris.

Property owners, visitors and guests should use caution along the northern edge of Lake Balboa. As the storm came through, boats and boat docks were damaged, and debris can be found in this section of the lake.

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 922-5562.

Please remember that storm clean up will take many weeks if not months to complete. Please be patient as POA crews work to clear debris while continuing their daily duties.