Here’s what local leaders could have done to protect the Houston region from Harvey-related flooding — and what they must do to prevent such disasters in the future.
In Harvey's Wake
Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the Texas Coast, dumping more than 50 inches of rain in parts of the Houston area, flooding thousands of homes and killing more than 80 people. The devastation was swift, and the recovery is far from over. The Texas Tribune has assigned a team to examine Harvey’s aftermath, including rebuilding efforts, the government’s response, and what Texas is doing to prepare for future storms.
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Governor activates full Texas National Guard as Harvey rescue efforts continue
Nearly three days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, more statewide resources are being deployed to address rescue efforts in Southeast Texas.
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T-Squared: With Hurricane Harvey, the professional becomes personal
Virtually everyone in our newsroom has a personal connection to this week’s coastal devastation, whether it’s a family home, a relative or a childhood vacation spot. And virtually everyone in our newsroom went straight to work this weekend.
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Harvey brings minor damage, class cancellations to Texas universities
Colleges in Houston and along the coast canceled classes and suffered minor damage from Hurricane Harvey. But major disaster has so far been averted. Take a look at how your university fared.
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Houston Mayor: Residents shouldn’t let “sanctuary cities” law deter rescue efforts
“I do not want you to run the risk of losing your life or [that of] a family member because you’re concerned about SB 4 or anything else,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday amid concerns a new immigration law will deter rescue efforts.
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Federal official: Texas needs help finding “new normal” in hurricane aftermath
The director of the federal Hurricane Harvey relief efforts offered guidance to Texans affected by the storm and urged citizens to help.
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This is already Houston’s “worst flood.” It’s only going to get worse.
As swamped officials struggled to respond to a deadly crisis Sunday, southeast Texans were bracing for their troubles to multiply over the coming week. Harvey is on track to produce even more devastating floods.
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Why not evacuate before Harvey? Houston leaders defend their calls to stay put
As Harvey’s waters strand thousands of folks in their homes and send some onto rooftops — a chorus of onlookers have asked: Why didn’t more local officials order mandatory evacuations?
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Coastal Texas county’s long recovery from Hurricane Harvey begins
Nowhere was Hurricane Harvey’s devastation felt more than Aransas County, which has had one storm-related death and has had many buildings severely damaged. The region’s difficult physical — and emotional — recovery is underway.
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Hurricane Harvey slams Texas
The storm wreaked havoc on buildings along the Texas coast and continued to dump heavy rainfall on the region, prompting concerns of possibly disastrous flooding, while widespread power outages hampered the state’s relief efforts.