Houston City Council to vote on $314 million for recovery from 2024 derecho and Hurricane Beryl

Thursday, July 24, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- On Wednesday, the City of Houston could decide how to spend nearly $315 million in response to last year's derecho and Hurricane Beryl.

It's been more than a year since those storms.

The bulk of the money-more than $151 million-will go towards the Power Generation Resilience Program.

According to Houston Mayor John Whitmire, that money would improve the city's infrastructure, ensuring backup power is available at locations deemed "critical," like cooling centers and public safety sites.

The money is coming from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Disaster Recovery funding.



Fifty million dollars will be set aside for damaged homes. This was initially left out of the plan, but after public backlash, Whitmire made adjustments. However, some argue $50 million is still insufficient.

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According to a report from the city, there's an estimated $229 million in home repairs that are still needed across the city.

Debris removal and emergency services are also included in the plan.

Editor's note: The item was scheduled to be discussed during Wednesday's City Council Meeting, but the vote was delayed.

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