Harris County
FEMA Awards Harris County $51 Million For More Post-Harvey Buyouts
Posted on · After the structures are removed, the land will be dedicated and maintained as open space to conserve natural floodplain functions
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Houston Matters
Workshop Discusses Making Buyouts An Increased Aspect Of Flood Mitigation
Posted on · The Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium is holding a panel discussion on buyouts Tuesday with some experts on the topic.
Full Show
Full Show: Bullet Train Update, And Buyouts As Flood Prevention (Feb. 5, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A site has been chosen for a proposed high-speed rail station. Plus, we learn more about buyouts as a means to mitigate future flooding. Then, we discuss the challenges of facing early onset Alzheimer's disease. And Jeff Balke walks us through the latest Houston sports stories.
Hurricane Harvey
Almost 1,000 Harris County Residents Are Interested In Buyouts Of Their Flooded Homes
Posted on · One option is for the county to make immediate buyouts and receive a reimbursement by the federal government afterwards.