According to the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County communities experience a major flood almost every two years. With an average rainfall of almost 50 inches and continued climate changes, greater Houston’s resilience and infrastructure necessitate continued development and resources to prepare our city for the future.

Learn about developments during Legislative Session related to the Flood Infrastructure Fund in addition to local discussions and decisions about building greater Houston’s resilience and gain insight from community leaders on how you and your employees can build personal and organizational resilience for weathering natural disasters related to flooding.

Featured Speakers:

• Heather Lagrone, Senior Deputy Director, Texas General Land Office
• Steve Costello, Chief Recovery Officer, City of Houston 
• Diana Zarzuelo, Vice President of Community Philanthropy, Greater Houston Community Foundation
• Charles K. Blake, Jr., CEO, Texas Gulf Coast Region, American Red Cross 
• Helen Wiley, Disaster Preparedness Program Director, SBP
• Moderator: Taylor Landin, Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Greater Houston Partnership