Storms and flooding devastated Detroit in August 2023, leaving many homes, neighborhoods, and communities grappling with the aftermath. More than a year later, a significant step toward recovery has been made. The federal government has allocated $460.8 million in disaster recovery and prevention funds to Michigan, with $346.8 million designated for Detroit. This funding, announced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides an opportunity to address critical infrastructure issues that have plagued the city for decades.