Proposed Floodplain Changes To Raise Houston Elevations

摘要

Following a new analysis that examined the damage and flood impacts of Hurricane Harvey, Houston's Dept. of Public Works is recommending that all new structures in the city's 100-and 500-year floodplains be elevated to 2 ft above the 500-year flood elevation to avoid such damage in the future. If approved, the new regulations would go into effect Sept. 1.