Outputs Outcomes

Developed an online hazards dashboard

Conducted hydrodynamic modeling, expanding the predictions and flood scenarios to include the impacts of green infrastructure in order to quantify the reduction in flooding under different hurricane scenarios

Conducted storm simulations based on future climate scenarios in which hurricanes are more severe than average Gathered community feedback through Social Pinpoint, an online application Generated Imagine Galena Park: Community & Stakeholder Engagement Report.

Collected primary data utilizing Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER). Developed a health survey with community feedback.

Developed a Community Master Plan which includes Flooding-Pollution-Health Analysis, Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, Design Strategies Toolbox with Assemblage Units, High-Risk Site Master Plan, and Design Impact Model.

Tianyi Wang, Master of Landscape Architecture, master’s paper: “Adaptive Stormbox: Using Green Infrastructure to Mitigate Hazardous Substance Transferal during Flood Events in Galena Park, TX” Sara Prybutok, Master of Urban Planning, master’s paper: “Planning Policies for Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in Galena Park”

Ruby Hernandez, Graduate Research Assistant, Master of Public Health, master’s paper: "Environmental Justice and Health Inequities: The Case For Galena Park."

The City received $3 5 million for the design and construction drawings of the green infrastructure improvements identified in the plan with funding from the Bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Bill

Manuscript under review entitled:

“Evaluating the Impact of Proximity to Toxic Release Inventory Facilities and Flood Events on Chronic Health Outcomes in the City of Galena Park, Texas”

Manuscript under review entitled: Han, S., and Kaihatu, J.M., “Vulnerability of Residential Community near Houston Ship Channel Industrial Corridor to Flooding from Storm Surge” submitted to Journal of Climate Risk Management

Four additional papers are in preparation

Ruby Hernandez, was awarded the "Environmental and Occupational Health Department Research Award," the highest award at the School of Public Health for non-doctoral graduate