HOUSTON – It’s been nearly a week since Houston’s deadly windstorm. Trees crashed onto homes and vehicles, and at least 8 people were killed.
The Houston Downtown Management District also shared Monday that more than 2,500 windows were damaged in the storm.
On Tuesday, Deanne Criswell, an administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) arrived to survey the city’s damage.
I’m on the ground in Houston, TX to survey the devastating storm damages & meet with local officials & survivors. Our @FEMA teams are on the ground assisting with response efforts. We will continue to support the state for as long as it takes to help these communities rebuild. pic.twitter.com/njLxnaPSrT
— Deanne Criswell (@FEMA_Deanne) May 21, 2024
Criswell will be joined at 1 p.m. by Mayor John Whitmire and other emergency officials, as well as state and local officials, for a press conference.
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Today, @houmayor Whitmire welcomes @FEMA_Deanne to Houston to tour heavily damaged areas. Spring Branch was hit hard by the storm, and seeing the resilience of our community firsthand is both humbling and inspiring.
— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) May 21, 2024
Starting today, Houston residents across our city can request… pic.twitter.com/ow0a7e6CNs
This comes after the Downtown Management District announced several roadways and areas remain closed including:
- Louisiana – from Polk to McKinney
- Lamar - from Travis to Smith
- Dallas - from Milam to Smith
- Milam - from Mckinney to Polk
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In addition, Travis heading north between Franklin and Commerce will be closed for the next few days and traffic is being routed around that block.
“Property owners concerned about falling glass from windows that have not been boarded up are encouraged to do so with the City of Houston Department of Public Work’s full cooperation to accomplish any remaining work and secure shattered windows quickly,” the management district said.
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