Policy & Innovation

Disaster Readiness & Response

“Precinct 4 is there for you before, during and after the storm.”

Direct Disaster Relief After Beryl and the Derecho

  • Responded to more than 3,300 service calls related to Hurricane Beryl.
  • Cleared over 13,000 dump‑truck loads of debris.
  • Removed a total of 246,000 cubic yards of storm debris from roadways and neighborhoods.

Investments from 2018 Flood Bond 

  • $5.2 billion countywide investment ($2.5B bond + $2.7B in partnership funds)
  • 248 countywide projects (147 active | 50 completed)
  • $500 million invested in Precinct 4
  • 27 active Precinct 4 projects (14 completed)

Precinct 4’s ongoing maintenance and new construction efforts strengthen neighborhood drainage systems, reduce flood risk, and support long‑term community resilience.

  • 6.9 million linear feet of open roadside ditches routinely maintained in Precinct 4
  • 54 miles of new drainage ditches constructed since taking office

  • Requires emergency generators in nursing homes and assisted‑living facilities.
  • Ensures vulnerable residents have access to safe temperatures, medical equipment, and essential services during power outages.

Cooling, Warming, and Supply Sites After Beryl & the Derecho

  • Opened 6 community cooling centers
  • Distributed food, water, and ice to residents
  • Served more than 25,000 families during recovery efforts

  • Hosted 4 hurricane preparedness workshops in 2026
  • Conducted high‑water vehicle demonstrations at more than 40 locations
  • Distributed 340,000 hurricane preparedness booklets to residents

    • This program delivers life‑saving relief during dangerous heat waves, ensuring at‑risk residents have access to safe indoor temperatures and essential cooling support.

    • Provided 150 portable AC units to residents in need
    • Prioritized seniors, veterans, low‑income households, and people with disabilities
    • Helped vulnerable families stay safe during extreme heat events