Governmental Body
Katy Independent School District
Start Date for Suspension
End Date for Suspension
Contact Name
Gretchen McCord
Contact Title
Staff Attorney, Public Information Officer
City
Katy
County
Harris
Governmental Body Type
Independent school district
Reason for Suspension
Natural Disaster
Description
On Monday July 8, 2024, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas impacting a large portion of southeast Texas, including Katy Independent School District ("Katy ISD" or "District") which is located in Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. Due to dangerous storm conditions and ultimately the loss of power and internet service, the District was forced to close its administrative offices on Monday July 8, 2024, and operate remotely. The loss and/or intermittent availability of these resources and the inability of employees, including the undersigned Public Information Officer, to access all necessary systems, information, and records made it impossible to effectively and appropriately respond to public information requests during the temporary remote operations. After restoration of power and additional assessment the District determined it could reopen its administrative offices on Thursday, July 11, 2024. For these reasons, Katy Independent School District respectfully submits this Catastrophe Notice in accordance with the Texas Government Code for the calendar days of Monday July 8, 2024, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and Wednesday July 10, 2024. This notice amends and supersedes any previous catastrophe notice filed by the District related to Hurricane Beryl.