New Infrastructure Model Prioritizes Disaster Spending For Vulnerable Cities

Innovative Infrastructure Approach Focuses on Disaster Resilience in At-Risk Cities

A professor from the University of Houston is spearheading efforts to equip cities, utilities, and transportation agencies with the tools necessary to effectively prepare for and recover from natural disasters. These entities grapple with a common dilemma: they are fully aware that the next hurricane, flood, wildfire, or significant disruption is on the horizon, yet they lack the resources to bolster every vulnerable infrastructure segment.