GLO Suggests Plan to Streamline Flood Mitigation in Harris County
GLO Suggests Plan to Streamline Flood Mitigation in Harris County
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/16/2023 12:30pm
Article Summary:
"GLO Urges Harris County to Streamline Flood Mitigation and Expedite Spending of $500 Million"
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has suggested a plan to streamline flood mitigation in Harris County by making the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) a direct recipient of half a billion dollars in flood-mitigation funds. Currently, the Community Services Department (CSD) is in charge of managing the funds, but has only received one application from a potential partner. None of the $750 million awarded for flood mitigation has been spent yet, and the county is under pressure from HUD to use the money quickly or risk losing it. The GLO's suggestion aims to speed up the mitigation process and protect residents.
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Date: 07/16/2023 12:30pm
Article Summary:
"GLO Urges Harris County to Streamline Flood Mitigation and Expedite Spending of $500 Million"
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has suggested a plan to streamline flood mitigation in Harris County by making the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) a direct recipient of half a billion dollars in flood-mitigation funds. Currently, the Community Services Department (CSD) is in charge of managing the funds, but has only received one application from a potential partner. None of the $750 million awarded for flood mitigation has been spent yet, and the county is under pressure from HUD to use the money quickly or risk losing it. The GLO's suggestion aims to speed up the mitigation process and protect residents.
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