Roughly two weeks after a derecho hit the Houston area, Downtown is still reeling from the storm’s effects. Crews continue to work on building repairs that could take weeks or months to complete, and 11 road closures remain in place as these restoration efforts are underway. Many Downtown building windows...
Roughly two weeks after a derecho hit the Houston area, Downtown is still reeling from the storm’s effects. Crews continue to work on building repairs that could take weeks or months to complete, and 11 road closures remain in place as these restoration efforts are underway.After last week's inclement weather, workers were tasked with more rebuilding on Tuesday after a strong thunderstorm blew through the region.
Larson said glass weakened from the above 70 mph winds brought by the derecho cracked in the days after the storm. The duration of repairs will vary as many of the windows are custom made. They also create unique challenges as they require specialized labor and streets and sidewalks where broken glass is falling to stay closed.
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