Understanding Your Increased MUD Tax Rate

Dear Cutten Green Resident,

As a member of your Northwest Harris County MUD 6 Municipal Utility District board of directors, I want to take this opportunity to explain the recent increase in our tax rate from approximately 34 to 36 cents per $100 valuation.  This increase becomes effective immediately and will be reflected on your 2024 tax bill.

This tax rate increase is due to the urgent need of funding to replace our aging waterline infrastructure, which was installed over 40 years ago.  Over time, our water, system has experienced significant wear and tear, which can lead to decreased reliability, increased maintenance costs, and even service interruptions. To ensure the continued safe delivery of water to our community, it is time to invest in modernizing our water system.  This includes replacing the outdated pipes in our water system in sections one and two.  The first phase of this modernization program, is underway in section two.  Section two will be completed in the first or early second quarters of 2025.  Section one is targeted to start in 2025 and be completed in 2026.  These improvements will not only enhance the reliability and efficiency of our services, but also contribute to the long-term sustainability of our district.

We understand that any increase in taxes is undesirable. We believe that the investment in our infrastructure is necessary to safeguard the future of our community. By addressing these critical needs now, we are ensuring that our district remains a viable and thriving entity for generations to come. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

David W. Harris
President, Board of Directors

The Districts Alert System

The District has implemented an email and text alert system for the residents and commercial businesses of Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 6. This system is designed to keep you informed of issues related to the District in a quick and timely manner. You may receive messages in either email or text alert format, or both, related to the water service in the District, drainage and sewer related topics, and other news that is relevant to the District.

The email alerts that you may receive will contain the majority of the relevant information and may occasionally direct you back to the District’s website for more details.

Text messages will contain a short amount of information with a link back to the District’s website where the remainder of the information can be viewed.

These notifications and alerts are a great way to stay up to date on news and issues within the District and we highly encourage you to sign up and share this information with your neighbors.

To sign up for email and text notifications, please click here to visit the sign up page.

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Make a Plan.
Hurricane season started on June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Before hurricane season each year, make sure you and your family are prepared by planning ahead.

  • Write down emergency phone numbers and keep them on the refrigerator or near every phone in your house. Program them into your cell phone too.
  • Prepare an emergency supply kit.
  • Locate the nearest shelter and different routes you can take to get there from your home. If shelter locations in your area have not been identified, learn how to find them in the event of a storm.
  • Pet owners: Pre-identify shelters, a pet-friendly hotel, or an out-of-town friend or relative where you can take your pets in an evacuation. Local animal shelters may be able to offer advice on what to do with your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home.

Gather emergency supplies.

During and after a hurricane, you may need supplies to keep your family safe and healthy. Remember that a hurricane could cut off your power and water supply. You also may not be able to drive because of damage to your car. Roads may be flooded or blocked.

That’s why it’s best to be prepared—stock up on everything you might need now. Be sure to prepare the following:

  • An emergency food and water supply.
  • An emergency medicine supply.
  • Emergency power sources such as flashlights (don’t forget extra batteries) and emergency power generation equipment.
  • Safety and personnel items.
  • Important documents, including medical documents, wills, passports, and personal identification.
  • A fire extinguisher. Make sure your family knows where to find it and how to use it! Read the National Fire Protection Association’s tips for using emergency fire extinguishers.

Know the difference between a hurricane “watch” and “warning.”

Listen for National Weather Service alerts on TV, radio, cell phone or check for them online. There are two kinds of alerts:

  • A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 miles per hour [mph] or higher) are possible in a stated area. Experts announce hurricane watches 48 hours before they expect tropical-storm- force winds (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) to start.
  • A hurricane warning is more serious. It means hurricane-force winds are expected in a stated area. Experts issue these warnings 36 hours before tropical-storm-force winds are expected in the area to give people enough time to prepare for the storm.

For more information about hurricane watches and warnings, go to the Nation Hurricane Center. If you hear that there is a hurricane watch or warning in your area, you can take steps to get ready.

Get your car ready.

Make sure your car is ready before the storm hits.

  • Fill your car’s gas tank.
  • Move cars and trucks into your garage or under cover.
  • Always keep an emergency kit in your car.
  • Visit Ready.gov for information on how to prepare your car and what to
    include in your kit.

If you don’t own a car, consider making plans with friends or family or call authorities to get a ride if you need to evacuate.

Get your family and pets ready.

  • Go over your emergency plan with your family.
  • Keep checking for updates about the storm. Watch TV, listen to the radio,
    or check online.
  • Call the hospital, public health department, or the police about special needs. If you or a loved one is older or disabled and won’t be able to leave quickly, get advice on what to do.
  • Put pets in a safe place.

Get your home ready.

  • Clear your yard. Make sure there’s nothing that could blow around during the storm and damage your home. Move bikes, lawn furniture, grills, propane tanks, and building material inside or under shelter.
  • Cover up windows and doors. Use storm shutters or nail pieces of plywood to the outside window frames to protect your windows. This can help keep you safe from pieces of shattered glass.
  • Be ready to turn off your power. If you see flooding, downed power lines, or you have to leave your home, switch your power off.
  • Fill clean water containers with drinking water. You’ll want to do this in case you lose your water supply during the storm. You can also fill up your sinks and bathtubs with water for washing.
  • Check your carbon monoxide (CO) detector’s battery to prevent CO2 poisoning.

Be ready to evacuate or stay at home.

Always listen to authorities regarding whether you should evacuate or stay at home.

If a hurricane is coming, you may hear an order from authorities to evacuate (leave your home). Never ignore an order to evacuate. Even sturdy, well-built houses may not hold up against a hurricane. Staying home to protect your property is not worth risking your health and safety.

You may hear an order to stay at home. If driving conditions are dangerous, staying at home might be safer than leaving.

If you need to evacuate:

  • Grab your emergency supply kit and only take what you really need with you (cell phone, chargers, medicines, identification like a passport or license, and cash).
  • Unplug your appliances. If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
  • Follow the roads that emergency workers recommend even if there’s traffic. Other routes might be blocked or flooded. Never drive through flooded areas—cars and other vehicles can be swept away or may stall in just 6 inches of moving water.
  • Contact your local emergency management office and ask if they offer
    accommodations for owners and their pets.

If you need to stay home:

  • Keep your emergency supply kit in a place you can easily access.
  • Listen to the radio or TV for updates on the hurricane.
  • Stay inside. Even if it looks calm, don’t go outside. Wait until you hear or see an official message that the hurricane is over. Sometimes, weather gets calm in the middle of a storm but then quickly gets bad again.
  • Stay away from windows—you could get hurt by pieces of broken glass or flying debris during a storm. Stay in a room with no windows, or go inside a closet.
  • Be ready to leave. If emergency authorities order you to leave or if your home is damaged, you may need to go to a shelter or a neighbor’s house.