Houston Flood Ready Project

Stark Industries will invest $60,000 to help 200 Houston-area households reduce their vulnerability to flooding through a new initiative, Houston Flood Ready.

Working with the Harris County Flood Control District, local neighborhood organizations, and Houston-area disaster-response nonprofits, the program will focus on residents in flood-prone neighborhoods who may lack the resources to make basic preparations before the next major storm.

Participating households will receive a free flood-readiness assessment and practical supplies based on their needs. Assistance may include water barriers, waterproof document storage, emergency cleanup supplies, water alarms, basic drainage improvements, and other low-cost measures recommended by program partners.

The program will prioritize older adults, residents with disabilities, lower-income homeowners and renters, and households with a history of repeated flooding.

Stark Industries will also host free neighborhood workshops open to all residents covering flood preparation, evacuation planning, protecting important documents and medications, flood insurance basics, and safe cleanup after floodwater enters a home.

The program does not claim that $60,000 can prevent homes from flooding. Its purpose is to help 200 households take specific, affordable steps that reduce risk and make recovery easier.

Within 60 days, Stark Industries will publish the neighborhoods served, households assisted, types of improvements provided, workshop participation, and total spending. If demand exceeds capacity, assistance will be prioritized based on documented flood exposure, household vulnerability, and financial need.

$60,000. 200 Houston households. Practical preparation before the water rises.