Scott Turner Brings Power and Purpose to Houston: HUD Secretary Joins Mayor Whitmire for Resilience Initiative Following Disasters

City of Houston adds $50M for housing in new storm recovery plan amid community outcry

The City of Houston will receive $314.6 million from the U.S. Department of Hous­ing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund recovery efforts following the derecho and Hurricane Beryl in 2024 if it spends the dollars on eligible efforts. The funding will prioritize administration, housing and disaster mitigation. The City Council is expected to vote on the plan in the upcoming weeks. Michael C. Nichols, director of the Housing and Community Develop…

City of Houston to spend $50 million on housing repairs in Hurricane Beryl and Derecho recovery plan

The city's public draft plan initially allocated $0 for housing, but after receiving backlash, Houston Mayor John Whitmire verbally committed to putting $50 million of the $314 million toward housing.

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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story    June 25, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) -- In a powerful show of unity and

Scott Turner Brings Power and Purpose to Houston: HUD Secretary Joins Mayor Whitmire for Resilience Initiative Following Disasters

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 25, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a powerful show of unity and recovery, newly appointed U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner joined Houston Mayor John Whitmire on June 24, 2025, at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center for a landmark announcement focused on post-disaster resilience and equity. The event unveiled the City of Houston’s Power Protect…

City introduces Power Protection Initiative after HUD secretary's Houston visit

HOUSTON (KIAH)--The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development also known as HUD Secretary, Scott Turner visited Houston yesterday to announce plans that will better equip public facilities for disaster. In the announcement for future plans, HUD Secretary says, ""it takes a lot of strength to survive Natural disasters, storms, floods, hurricanes can be soul crushing experiences to see your homes destroyed, your businesses destroyed, street…

HUD Secretary Scott Turner visits Houston touting $314 million Disaster Block Grant

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared in Houston on Tuesday to discuss the shortage of affordable housing, sheltering the homeless and preparing for disastrous heavy weather.