Welcome to today’s Real Estate news roundup! In Houston, the aftermath of deadly storms has left the area facing a heat risk and power outages, endangering thousands. As temperatures soar and smog warnings persist, the Houston community is working tirelessly to restore power and cope with potential health risks. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma National Guard has broken ground on a new museum. This state-of-the-art facility will showcase the rich history of the Oklahoma National Guard, going beyond the 45th Infantry Division to cover the entire Guard’s story. Additionally, a new state fund has been established in Oklahoma to fortify homes against harsh weather conditions. House Bill 3089 provides grants to homeowners, enabling them to retrofit or construct homes with stronger, more durable materials. By investing in home resilience, Oklahoma residents can not only protect their properties but also benefit from insurance premium discounts. Don’t miss out on these important updates in the housing market!
Houston faces heat risk, endangering thousands without power after storms | AP News
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures that could pose health risks. National Weather Service meteorologist Marc Chenard said on Saturday that highs of around 90 degrees (32.2 C) were expected through the start of the coming week, with heat indexes likely approaching 100 degrees (38 C) by midweek.
“We expect the impact of the heat to gradually increase … we will start to see that heat risk increase Tuesday into Wednesday through Friday,” Chenard said.
The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when humidity is combined with the air temperature, according to the weather service.
“Don’t overdo yourself during the cleanup process,” the weather service’s Houston office said in a post on the social platform X.
In addition to the heat, the Houston area could face poor air quality during the weekend.
DVIDS – News – Oklahoma National Guard breaks ground on new museum
The Oklahoma National Guard broke ground on the new Oklahoma National Guard Museum in Oklahoma City in a ceremony attended by veterans and current National Guard members. The new 39,375-square-foot building will provide the Museum with the space and tools needed to tell the Oklahoma National Guard’s story from its founding through modern times. The museum will feature brand new exhibitions, expanding beyond the history of the 45th Infantry Division to cover the entire Oklahoma National Guard’s history. It will include gallery spaces dedicated to teaching about the role of the National Guard at home and overseas deployments, as well as improved storage and archival rooms. The Oklahoma National Guard Museum is currently housed in a historic National Guard armory and will remain open at its current location until construction is completed in approximately two years.
New state fund to help fortify Oklahoma homes: Opinion
A new state fund has been created to fortify Oklahoma homes with construction and other amenities to make them safer against harsh weather. The legislation, House Bill 3089, establishes a revolving fund that provides grants to homeowners, enabling them to retrofit or construct homes with stronger, more durable materials. The program is based on the successful Fortified Home program, which encourages the adoption of construction methods that can withstand severe weather.
By fortifying homes, homeowners can expect immediate benefits through insurance premium discounts offered by many insurance companies. Additionally, fortified homes are less likely to sustain damage during storms, reducing the financial burden of high wind and hail deductibles. The grants will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to lower-income applicants and those living in areas more prone to catastrophic weather.
Investing in home resilience not only prepares homeowners for future storms but also provides a foundation for a more affordable and long-lasting future. Now is the time to fortify homes against potential impacts later.
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