Houston Area Members Led Disaster Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas on July 8, resulting in widespread property damage in the Houston area. After the storm, the leadership and members of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) stepped up to provide disaster relief to the hardest-hit localities.
“Local HBAs can play a crucial role in supporting their communities in the aftermath of a natural disaster by leveraging the expertise of our members and resources to provide much-needed immediate assistance and help rebuild both homes and our community,” said Aimee Bertrand, GHBA CEO.
On July 17, the HBA hosted MITER Brands and local partner Builders FirstSource for a Hurricane Beryl disaster supplies distribution event held at the association’s office. J.D. Hale, Texas Builders Association (TAB) director of government affairs, and Jonathan Falk, NAHB director of disaster operations, joined HBA members in distributing water, work gloves, bleach, extension cords, batteries, flashlights and other recovery/repair necessities to community members.
Following the distribution event, NAHB, GHBA and TAB leaders met to discuss Beryl’s impact on local businesses and toured damaged communities with HomeAid Houston Board Chair Lawrence Dean (Community Builders Advisory Services). GHBA member Franck Boursier of Everlasting Homes Building Group, LLC also led the group on tours of examples of resilient homes in the Meyerland area.
“As our region begins to rebuild, we are supporting our members and community in building back stronger and with trusted members of our industry,” said Bertrand.
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