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County adopts Flood Awareness Week; officials highlight $100 million in Inland Port flood projects and seek state funding
Summary
The Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation for Texas Flood Awareness Week and heard a briefing on the Dallas County Inland Port Flood Planning Study, which identified nine projects totaling about $100 million for the state flood plan and will compete for state flood infrastructure funds.
The Dallas County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the state proclamation of Texas Flood Awareness Week and urging residents to "turn around, don't drown." The court then received a multi‑agency briefing on the Dallas County Inland Port Flood Planning Study and proposed projects.
Alyssa (Lisonbee) Shepherd, who led the county presentation, said the study covers roughly 230 square miles and affects 12 cities and three counties, including large industrial areas in the Inland Port. The study examined major tributaries such as 10 Mile Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Rollins Creek and Hutchins Creek and identified flood‑mitigation projects the county can add…
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