Op-ed: How you can help safeguard Houston’s critical infrastructure in 2020

Houston’s repeated heavy flooding, including the deluge from the recent tropical storm Imelda — which overwhelmed some areas of southeast Texas with 43 inches of water — necessitates the discussion and implementation of concrete action plans. Regardless of whether the susceptibility of these regions comes from their geographic location, infrastructure topology or other factors, the nature of at-risk areas like Houston often cannot be changed. However, with proper planning, discussion and education,…