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City of Houston


Mayor's Office
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 02/12/2018
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s statement on enacting flood ordinances as soon as possible
HOUSTON - “I hope all Houstonians will express the will of the people on the need for the City to move ahead swiftly on the flood ordinance changes I have proposed. When adopted by City Council, the revised ordinances will make sure that new dwellings are built high enough to protect lives and property in the 'post-Harvey era' where the next epic rainfall may be right around the corner.

"We have had three '500-year floods' in the last 3 years. To continue as if nothing has changed is unrealistic and to delay action is irresponsible.
 
“I’m glad a joint City Council committee hearing today gave people a chance to express their views. In the end, the Council should enact the ordinances. It would be a serious mistake to not make significant changes that mitigate the risk of flooding."

“Council members have joined me in urging state and federal lawmakers to move urgently to provide the funding Houston needs to become more resilient and more flood resistant for when the waters rise again. We cannot make a convincing case without showing that we are moving urgently at the local level to find solutions for ourselves.

"The world is watching and now is the time for us to act."

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Contact:
Alan Bernstein
Communications Director
Office: 832.393.0800
Mobile: 832.943.9835
Alan.Bernstein@houstontx.gov
 

 
Mary Benton
Interim Press Secretary
Office: 832.393.0830
Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov
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