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The 2010 Rio Grande floods were a massive wake-up call for Hidalgo County. We’re looking back at that disaster to make sure our current flood defenses and emergency plans can actually handle the next big storm.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Investing in better flood control now is way cheaper than paying for the massive property damage and recovery costs that come with a major flood.
Homeowners and business owners in low-lying areas get the most peace of mind knowing their property is better protected.
Taxpayers might see some costs upfront, but it's a small price to pay compared to the alternative.
We'll include it in your weekly brief whenever the council takes it up.
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