HOUSTON – Less than a day after heavy thunderstorms battered the Houston area, local leaders are working to help residents recover.
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Today at 10 a.m., Congressman Colin Allred will join Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Commissioner Lesley Briones, and Council Member Abbie Kamin in Houston to assess the damage to homes and infrastructure from recent storms and discuss forward solutions.
The visit will include a firsthand look at the storm damage. Sinclair Elementary, located at 6410 Grovewood Ln in Houston, was one of the hardest-hit schools in the Houston ISD from recent storms.
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During the visit, Congressman Allred and Congresswoman Fletcher will observe the damage to local communities and infrastructure caused by recent extreme weather events. They will speak with local city officials and Houston residents to better understand the needs for future storm preparation.
“Allred is committed to helping communities rebuild, including advocating for federal resources for recovery and the implementation of commonsense proactive measures to mitigate damage from future extreme weather events,” stated a press release.