Development News for Houston, Texas

Cisco Outlines Resilience Strategies and Recommendations to City Resilience Committee

Cisco, a Houston-based company, presented its business continuity and resilience program to the Resilience Committee, detailing its strategies for supporting essential customers, particularly during extreme weather events and disasters. The company highlighted its role in the city's critical infrastructure by ensuring the continuous movement of food and supplies. Key recommendations included prioritizing power restoration for essential food service operations serving vulnerable populations, maintaining fleet flexibility for disaster area access, establishing direct communication lines with the Houston's Office of Emergency Management, and providing voluntary guidance for employers on employee safety during natural disasters. Cisco emphasized its commitment to partnering with the city to strengthen Houston's resilience, especially in the face of increasing severe weather events.