More than a year after Winter Storm Uri hit Texas, the city of Houston is still dealing with the long-term effects of the freeze, which caused damages to homes, businesses and infrastructure.
The Houston Housing and Community Development Department is hosting a virtual meeting at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 to give residents a chance to provide input on a draft action plan and budget. During the meeting, the HCDD will also give information on the grant process for repairs, long-term disaster recovery programs, disaster effects and resilience in the community.
According to a July 15 CitizensNet message, the city will receive over $30 million in long-term disaster recovery grants that will be used to address the effects of Winter Storm Uri and enhance resilience for future disaster events.
In March 2021, a month after the storm hit, Houston City Council approved $9.9 million in a slew of infrastructure repairs. The money was to be spent on nearly 20 projects that ranged from installing generators at water system facilities to waterline repairs.
