Update: Some Meyerland Residents Still Waiting on FEMA Payments Resulting From 2015 Flood Damage

UPDATED January 24: In a news conference today, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that the city is stepping in to speed up funding needed for flood-related projects, including the elevating of 42 homes in Meyerland.

“These projects will greatly reduce the flood threat for residents along these bayous and remove hundreds of properties out of the 100 year flood plain," Turner said. "I want to thank the multiple governmental entities that have come to the table to make this happen. The level of cooperation is unprecedented and a sign of just how committed everyone is to solving our flooding issues.”

According to KPRC2, Turner was firm at the conference about the city taking responsibility for the Meyerland project.

"If we are standing in the way or if there are personnel decisions that are standing in the way and not moving at the top speed, they're not going to be with the city very long," Turner said.

HOUSTON, TX — The damage occurred two years ago, back in 2015, but some homeowners in Meyerland are still waiting for funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency so they can have their homes raised and (hopefully) be above the next flood's water level.

Frank Inselbuch, one of the 42 stranded homeowners, told KPRC2 that he blames the government of Houston.

"I don't think the city has done a competent job," he said.

The Texas Water Development Board, it seems, is in charge of distributing the federal funds for the project, but the city of Houston, according to KPRC2, has failed to get the required paperwork approved by the board.

Heavy rains in the Houston area last week caused flooding in some areas, including Meyerland.

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