Hurricane Beryl &
derecho

HUD Approves Harris County's

Hurricane Beryl Recovery Plan

Overview

In 2024, Harris County experienced two major disasters that underscored the urgent need for long-term recovery and resilience planning. On May 16, the Houston Derecho brought destructive winds and widespread power outages, followed by Hurricane Beryl’s landfall on July 8, which caused severe flooding across the region. In response to these back-to-back emergencies, Harris County developed a comprehensive recovery strategy to rebuild stronger and more equitably.

The federal DR funds in response to Beryl & Derecho Action Plan has now been formally approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), unlocking critical federal funding to support housing, infrastructure, and mitigation efforts for years to come.

Recovery Action Phases

Phase One: Action Plan
(Completed)

Identifying Unmet Need
Community Survey
Publication of Draft Plan
Public Hearing
Submit DR Action Plan for Commissioner Court Approval
Submission for HUD Approval

Phase Two: Evaluation of Management and Oversight
(In Progress)

Under the Universal Notice, HUD requires all grantees to demonstrate their capacity to manage federal disaster recovery funds before programs can be launched. Harris County is actively working to meet these requirements by:

Finalizing internal controls and staffing assignments
Submitting required policies and procedures to HUD
Establishing monitoring plans and risk mitigation strategies

Phase Three: Implementation of the Universal Notice
(In Progress)

With the Action Plan now approved, Harris County is entering the implementation phase outlined in the Universal Notice. This includes:

Developing program-level guidelines and application materials
Finalizing program design
Preparing for program launches through targeted community outreach

Action Plan Materials

For those interested in viewing materials from the planning and public comment process, you can access documents such as the draft Action Plan, public hearing notice, meeting recordings, and comment summaries. The public hearing notice and draft Action Plan can also be found on our Bids and Public Notices, and Plans and Reports pages.

Hurricane Beryl & Derecho Impact Survey

The Hurricane Beryl & Derecho Impact Survey helped shape Harris County's recovery and mitigation efforts. Your feedback played a critical role in guiding the allocation of federal disaster recovery funding. To view the results from our impact survey, which received over 700 responses, please click the button.

Recovery Phases

Phase One: Action Plan
(Completed)

Identifying Unmet Need

Community Survey

Publication of Draft Plan

Public Hearing

Submit DR Action Plan for Commissioner Court Approval

Submission for HUD Approval

Phase Two: Evaluation of Management and Oversight
(In Progress)

Under the Universal Notice, HUD requires all grantees to demonstrate their capacity to manage federal disaster recovery funds before programs can be launched. Harris County is actively working to meet these requirements by:

Finalizing internal controls and staffing assignments

Submitting required policies and procedures to HUD

Establishing monitoring plans and risk mitigation strategies

Phase Three: Implementation of the Universal Notice
(In Progress)

With the Action Plan now approved, Harris County is entering the implementation phase outlined in the Universal Notice. This includes:

Developing program-level guidelines and application materials

Finalizing program design

Preparing for program launches through targeted community outreach

What to Expect Next

The County will continue to provide updates, engage residents, and publish program details as they become available.

Hurricane Beryl & derecho