Disaster Recovery 2024 Hub - Derecho and Hurricane Beryl Hub
In 2024, the City of Houston encountered two devastating weather events: a powerful windstorm from May 16 - 17, and Hurricane Beryl from July 5 - 9, 2024. These storms caused significant damage, impacting countless lives and properties with high winds, intense storms, flooding, and prolonged power outages.
The City of Houston will receive a $314.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support local disaster recovery and resilience efforts following both climatic events.
ACTION PLAN FOR DISASTER RECOVERY 2024 DERECHO AND HURRICANE BERYL
Please view the City of Houston’s Approved Disaster Action Plan, which outlines the City's needs assessment and funding priorities for Hurricane Beryl and Houston Derecho's recovery efforts, approved by HUD on November 25, 2025.
| Action Plan Activity | Amount | % of CDBG-DR Grant Award |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | $15,732,250.00 | 5.00% |
| Planning | $200,000.00 | 0.06% |
| Housing | $109,183,850.00 | 34.69% |
| Infrastructure | $101,291,150.00 | 32.19% |
| Public Services | $47,196,750.00 | 15.00% |
| Mitigation | $41,041,000.00 | 13.04% |
| CDBG-DR Grant Total | $314,645,000.00 | 100% |
Additional Resources
Media Library
| Title | Date Added | Type | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Virtual Community Meeting for Disaster Recovery – 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl | 6/17/2025 | Presentation | View |
| Meeting #1 | 2025 Virtual Community Meeting for Disaster Recovery – 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl | 6/10/2025 | Video | View |
| Meeting #2 | 2025 Virtual Community Meeting for Disaster Recovery – 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl | 6/12/2025 | Video | View |
| Meeting #3 | 2025 Virtual Community Meeting for Disaster Recovery – 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl | 6/17/2025 | Video | View |
