Revitalization Survey

The Bastrop County Revitalization Team is working to ensure the long-term prosperity of our community, especially in light of the catastrophic Labor Day fires.  We are interested in hearing how this fire and recovery have impacted you.  Please fill out the following survey and thank you for your participation!  All responses will be kept confidential.

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October 28 1

  • Judge Ronnie McDonald discusses a change in the way donations to Bastrop County are being distributed and explains how to apply to be a member of the new Community Recovery Committee.  He also explains what residents can do to see if they qualify for a county contractor to remove fire debris from their property.  

October 20 2

  • In this video, Judge Ronnie McDonald discusses the Open House Community Conversation set for Oct. 24 in Smithville. He also explains how the county is working to help homeowners rebuild by waiving certain fees, and looks at how the county is working to expedite the cleanup efforts through a debris removal program.

October 13 3

  • With the Bastrop County Complex fire now 100 percent contained, County Judge Ronnie McDonald this week announces the formation of a new county-wide committee to help in the recovery and a new program that will allow the county to remove debris from private property under certain circumstances. He also discusses a $5 million grant from LCRA and a $2.2 million contribution from CAMPO to help in the county’s recovery.

October 6 4

  • County Judge Ronnie McDonald invites everyone affected by the wildfires to attend the first Town Hall Community Conversation Oct. 10. He also explains the debris removal program, and addresses the fears many residents felt when a new wildfire broke out a month after the Labor Day fires.

September 30 5

  • County Judge Ronnie McDonald announces the county debris removal program and discusses who can and can’t participate. He also explains his vision for Bastrop’s road to recovery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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P.P.D.R. Program

 

Private Property Debris Removal (P.P.D.R.) Program

Available Until February 28, 2012

This notice is being sent to owners of homes that were destroyed by the Bastrop Complex Fire and Union Chapel Fires, who have not yet signed up for PPDR. The purpose of this correspondence is to notify you of a FEMA assistance program that will soon expire.

 

(P.P.D.R.) Program  - click here