Cmr. George P. Bush announces $405,290 for street improvements in City of Plum Grove
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $405,290 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the city of Plum Grove to make street improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for City of Rose Hill Acres
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,000,000 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 15 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Rose Hill Acres. This community was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $10.9 million to excavate Oyster Creek Detention Pond in Brazoria County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $10,916,934 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve drainage facilities in Brazoria County."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $498,578 to replace drainage outfall in City of Dayton
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $498,578 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve drainage facilities in the city of Dayton."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more than $7.3 million to improve streets as well as sewer, drainage, and public facilities in City of West Orange
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $7,336,821 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve streets as well as sewer, drainage, and public facilities in the City of West Orange. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces more $2.5 million to widen Taylor's Bayou and replace bridge in Jefferson County
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,523,443 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve flood and drainage facilities in Jefferson County."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush announces $591,701 to improve drainage, water, wastewater, and public facilities in Town of Austwell
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $591,701 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds to improve drainage, water, wastewater, and public facilities in Town of Austwell. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush: Texas leaders are preparing for the 2020 Hurricane Season
Land Commissioner George P. Bush held a webinar June 1 for local elected officials in Texas with information to help constituents be prepared for the 2020 Hurricane Season. Commissioner Bush informed local leaders of the work the General Land Office (GLO) is doing to help communities prepare for future storms, recover from previous disaster events and mitigate against future damage. Local officials heard from Dr. Gerry Bell, lead seasonal forecaster with NOAA Climate Prediction Center, on what to expect from the 2020 Hurricane Season, which began Jun 1.
Read MoreCmr. George P. Bush to all Texans: Hurricane Season 2020 starts today
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging all Texans to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season, which began today, Monday, June 1, and runs through November 30, 2020. Additional tips, resources, and partner agency information are available at recovery.texas.gov/preparedness. "In the current COVID-19 environment, it's more important than ever to protect your home and safeguard your livelihood against natural disasters," said Commissioner Bush. "Every Texan can follow the five steps of preparedness.
Read MoreTexas GLO posts Amendment 7 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for public comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 7 to the State Action Plan for $5.676 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for a federally required 30-day public comment period.
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