The Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT) was formed by the Harris County Commissioners Court in 2020 as an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental, collaborative group working together to advance flood resilience in the region through Harris County’s first comprehensive county-wide planning effort.

Harris County Public Health serves as the Social Vulnerability Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is one of six participating agencies, alongside Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Engineering, Harris County Toll Road Authority, Harris County Housing & Community Development, and Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. The Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) supports this initiative by advising the IRT, relevant County departments, and Commissioners Court on equitable flood resilience planning and projects aligned with community priorities.

The Harris County Flood Resilience Plan will be a data-driven, nature-based strategy that identifies specific projects, initiatives, policies, and guidance to address flooding and strengthen community resilience. The plan aims to deliver high-value, tailored solutions that promote a more equitable and thriving future for all community members.