City of Houston and HUD Announce Power Protection Initiative, Discuss Disaster Recovery
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June 24, 2025 ~ Houston Mayor Announces Strategic Plans for Disaster Recovery Funding

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire welcomed U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner to Houston to discuss the city's plans for utilizing disaster recovery funding. The meeting was held at Houston City Hall and included Chief Resilience and Recovery Officer Angela Blanchard, as well as several public safety employees.

The devastating impacts of Hurricane Beryl and the May 2024 derecho prompted HUD to allocate $314 million to Houston for unmet disaster-related needs through their Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

During the visit, Mayor Whitmire and Secretary Turner announced the city's strategy to dedicate a significant portion of the allocated federal disaster recovery funds towards Houston's Power Protection Initiative (PPI). The city plans to use $151 million of the $314 million in federal funds to support this initiative.

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Mayor Whitmire emphasized the importance of working closely with federal partners in times of crisis. He stated that the city has identified over 100 key sites that will benefit from HUD funding through the PPI. These sites include critical facilities such as water and sewer plants, public safety sites, shelters, and distribution hubs for emergency supplies.

Secretary Turner expressed his pride in delivering much-needed disaster recovery funding to Houston and commended Mayor Whitmire for identifying a crucial need for investing in infrastructure to support power resilience. He also highlighted HUD's commitment to providing flexibility to local leaders in utilizing these funds effectively.

Following the announcement of the Power Protection Initiative, Secretary Turner joined Mayor Whitmire on a tour of the Harris Center. They were accompanied by CEO Wayne Young, City Housing Director Mike Nichols, and Larry Satterwhite, Director of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety. The focus of their visit was on Houston's efforts towards strengthening coordination between mental health services and law enforcement, as well as the mayor's End Street Homelessness Action Plan.

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During the tour, Mayor Whitmire acknowledged the significance of Secretary Turner's visit and expressed his determination to address the issue of homelessness in Houston. He emphasized the need for collaboration between different levels of government and the faith community to effectively tackle this issue.

The City of Houston will now submit its finalized draft action plan to HUD for approval. Once received, HUD will have 45 days to review and provide any feedback or comments. Upon reaching an agreement, a grant agreement will be established between HUD and the city, allowing Houston to proceed with implementing its action plan.

Mayor Whitmire concluded by stating that this is just the beginning of their efforts towards disaster recovery and resilience. He assured that Houston will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents during future emergencies.

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