29: Is Houston Ready for the Next Big Storm?

Six years ago, Hurricane Harvey forever changed the Houston region.  In four days, the storm dumped 50 inches of rain — claiming dozens of lives and causing an estimated $125 billion in damages. In months and years following the storm, the vast majority of Harris County residents supported policy action to mitigate the impact of future natural disasters.

In this conversation, we explore a critical question: Is Houston ready for the next big storm? This episode was recorded on September 18, 2023.

Discussants:

• Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy
• Jim Blackburn, Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar and Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University

Read the full report by Jim Blackburn: "Assessing Houston's Flood Vulnerability 6 Years After Harvey."