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Sign the petition: Fix Emancipation Ave flooding

Coalition for Environment, Equity & Resilience (CEER)

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April 30, 2026
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Emancipation Avenue is one of the most historically significant streets in Black Houston — and one of the most flood-prone. During Harvey, Imelda, and Nicholas, homes and businesses on Emancipation flooded with up to 4 feet of water. The city has known about the drainage problem for years.

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