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Winter's coming, and Harris County is finally prepping to make sure we don't lose power or get stranded on icy roads again. It’s worth a quick look at their plan so you know what to expect if the grid gets shaky.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The plan aims to preserve federal funding and maximize the utility of existing project budgets.
Residents in flood-prone areas will see faster project delivery and increased protection.
No groups negatively affected
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