Harris County Flood Control District officials are holding public meetings in early October seeking community feedback to assist with the county’s first comprehensive flood resilience plan.
The big picture
Building upon the work completed by the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force that originated after the 2018 $2.5 billion flood bond, the flood resilience plan is being developed by multiple county departments. The plan aims to implement actionable initiatives that consider the well-being of communities facing the physical, social and economic hardships of flooding, according to the HCFCD.
The county’s first flood resilience plan is expected to be completed in February 2027 and be categorized by short, medium and long-term actions designed to strengthen infrastructure systems, natural and ecological resources and community networks.
What it means
Upon completion of the plan, program recommendations will aim to assist multiple entities across the county with flood resilience, according to HCFCD, including:
- Property owners
- Businesses
- Nonprofits
- Government agencies
What residents should know
The free, public meetings are being held throughout Harris County at the following locations:
- Steve Radack Community Center
- 18650 Clay Road, Houston
- George H. W. Bush Community Center
- 6827 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- Finnigan Park Community Center
- 4900 Providence St., Houston
Community members can also complete the online survey to share their experience with flooding on the county website, in multiple languages:
