A good look at the consequences of federalism in a moment of crisis. The Houston are has over 100 distinct governing units, How do the cooperate during a storm? Do they even try?
When the Houston area must contend with a major storm, countless city, county, state and federal employees work together to prepare residents for what's coming, rescue those in need and assist them through what can be a lengthy recovery process.It's a good idea to understand ahead of time who represents you, which depends on whether you live within the city of Houston, one of the 33 other cities within Harris County, in unincorporated Harris County or in a neighboring county. More than 2 million people live in unincorporated Harris County, comprising the areas of the county that aren't part of a city.
In a disaster, overlapping jurisdictions share responsibilities, but here's a guide to who's responsible for making key decisions in your area. . . .
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